When Plans Change, God Is Still at Work
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 21 August 2025
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.”
We all have days when things simply do not go to plan. The car won’t start. The train is delayed. That meeting you prepared for gets cancelled. In those moments, we have a choice. We can let frustration take over, or we can pause and remember that God is still in control.
Paul makes it clear that he’s not saying all things are good. Some situations are genuinely hard, inconvenient, or painful. But he is saying that God weaves even those things into a bigger picture that is ultimately for our good.
I remember a time when I was running late because of traffic. I was frustrated, checking the clock every few seconds. Later, I found out that something had happened on the route I was supposed to take, and if I had been on time, I could have been caught in the middle of it. In that moment, I realised God might have been protecting me, even through what felt like an annoyance.
Romans 12:16 encourages us to “readily adjust” ourselves. That’s not always easy, but it is freeing. When we stop fighting every disruption, we make space for God to surprise us with unexpected blessings.
So, next time your plans fall apart, try this: take a deep breath, thank God that He sees the whole picture, and believe that He’s working it for your good. You might just find that what felt like a setback was actually setting you up for something better.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, thank You that nothing in my life is wasted. Help me to trust You when plans change and to believe that You are working all things for my good. Teach me to rest in Your timing and enjoy the moments You give me, even when they are unexpected. Amen.