August 9, 2026
— Mary Hannah Fulton · Source: Therefore, Chapter Three: Early Tests and Victories
以赛亚书 55:8-9 耶和华说：“我的意念非同你们的意念； 我的道路非同你们的道路。 天怎样高过地， 照样，我的道路高过你们的道路； 我的意念高过你们的意念。
We often cling tightly to our plans, and when faced with obstacles and uncertainties, we easily feel anxious and frustrated. However, what we perceive as "broken plans" is often a point of convergence of God's grace. As high as the heavens are above the earth, God's vision is infinitely greater than ours. Learning to loosen our grip and surrender the ruins of our own will is not a loss, but rather a surrender to God's more perfect shaping and blueprint.
Lord, thank You for being my guide in life. When I am lost because of setbacks in my plans or uncertainty about the future, forgive my stubbornness and grant me a heart of silent trust. Destroy my self-righteous ideas and establish Your superior intentions and ways in my life. May I willingly submit and receive peace and joy beyond my circumstances in Your grand blueprint. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!