EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 4 MIN
What to Do When You’re Interrupted
from Daily Devotions for Busy Lives
Send me a textWhen life doesn’t go according to plan, it’s easy to feel like we’ve failed. But today’s story and Scripture remind us—God can use life’s detours to do something better than we imagined.Have your plans ever completely fallen apart—right when you thought things were coming together?You’re not alone. We all have moments where the road ahead seems clear—until it suddenly isn’t. An unexpected phone call. A closed door. A failed idea.And in those moments, frustration creeps in. We wonder if we messed up… or if God stopped showing up.But what if the interruption isn’t a failure—it’s an invitation?In today’s episode, we’ll look at how even a “failed” invention became something useful and enduring, and how Proverbs 16:9 shows us the beauty in surrendering our plans to God’s direction.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL FIND OUT:Why your biggest interruption might lead to your greatest impactWhat a failed glue experiment can teach us about God’s redirectionHow to respond when your day—or your life—takes an unexpected turnGod’s purpose doesn’t stop when your plans do.Share This Episodehttps://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/40Scripture Mentioned in This Episode:Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) – “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”Support the showIf this podcast encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter; your gift helps me keep sharing God’s Word and bringing these devotions to life each weekday. Become a supporter today. Connect with Bart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylives Website: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com Feeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/groupSubscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.
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Send me a text When life doesn’t go according to plan, it’s easy to feel like we’ve failed. But today’s story and Scripture remind us—God can use life’s detours to do something better than we imagined. Have your plans ever completely fallen apart—right when you thought things were coming together? You’re not alone. We all have moments where the road ahead seems clear—until it suddenly isn’t. An unexpected phone call. A closed door. A failed idea. And in those moments, frustration creeps in. W...
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