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Ed Escobar and Bethany FarrellTrusting God With What You Didn’t Expect
October 13, 2026 ● 1 minShare this episode
We all have a picture of what we think our lives should look like: the right job, the right relationship, the right opportunities, and the right timing. But what happens when God’s plan doesn’t fit inside the lines we’ve drawn?
Sometimes we try to force open doors that God hasn’t opened, simply because we’re convinced we know what’s best. But God sees what we can’t. His plans may lead us somewhere unexpected, introduce us to people we never anticipated, or take our lives in a direction we didn’t choose.
Takeaways from this episode:
• God’s plan may look different from the life you imagined.
• We don’t always see what God sees.
• Be careful about forcing doors God hasn’t opened.
• Stay open to the people and opportunities God places in your path.
• Trust God even when His plan grows outside the lines you drew.
You may have a plan for your life, but God sees the bigger picture. Sometimes the thing growing outside your carefully drawn lines is exactly where He is leading you.
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A Prayer to Remember You Are Truly Never Alone - Your Daily Prayer - November 12
Nothing is hidden from His sight because He knows all things; He knows hearts and our deepest needs, but when we share our burdens and cares with Him, we are reminding our soul of the goodness and faithfulness of our Heavenly Father.
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