Life's Interruptions. By Sue Hatfield

Life is constantly sending us situations we don't expect

Sometimes, life just sends us curveballs. We think we have our schedule all planned out and then, out of the blue, it’s all off-kilter and nothing like we had planned. The things that change our schedules can be minor to major. Things like moms who fall and break their hip, horses that get cut up on something (who knows what) and need stitches, staples, antibiotics, and major daily care, an unexpected phone call that takes lots of time and emotional energy, or a headache that won’t allow you to get your work done. All of these things can seem like interruptions...and maybe even irritations. But, when we realize that the Lord is in control and He has orchestrated every single moment in our lives, we have to trust Him and know that He has a better plan than we could have ever designed on our own. 

One of my all-time favorite passages is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” This reminds me that to trust the One who made me and IS making me into His perfect will. I should not only trust Him with the big things in my life but every single little thing that comes my way. My prayer is this: “Lord help me to recognize the ‘interruptions’ as your will for my life – as divine appointments. Help me to handle them with grace and a servant’s heart. Help me to put MY schedule aside and pick up YOUR schedule today! I love you, Lord, and I know that You love me! You are AWESOME!”