The Upper Room April 26, 2025 Devotional – Divine Detour
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The Upper Room April 26, 2025 Devotional Message
Topic: Divine Detour
Barnet Chokani Phiri (Nairobi, Kenya)
Today’s Reading
Psalm 37:3-11
Thought for the Day
God blesses me in surprising ways.
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
My cousin Christine had always desired to study peace-building, but after high school she studied social development instead. Years later, she decided to study peacebuilding at a university in Nairobi. But when she visited the university’s website to apply, she saw a job opening for an assistant registrar. She applied and got the job.
Though it seemed like a detour to her career, Christine joined the university as an employee and helped others become peace ambassadors. Three years later, the university gave her a scholarship for her master’s degree in peace-building, and now she has graduated. She intends to work for an organization that enhances peace in Africa. Christine’s journey shows that sometimes unexpected paths can ultimately lead to our fulfilling our desires and being a blessing to others.
Sometimes our initial plans may not unfold exactly as we envision them. But God can use unexpected opportunities and circumstances to lead us toward our true desires and purpose. Christine’s story is a reminder to me that God’s plans may not always align exactly with our own. But God is always working behind the scenes to guide us toward what is best for us.
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, help us to trust in you even when life seems uncertain. Help us to use unexpected opportunities for your glory. Amen.
Prayer Focus
Those uncertain about their life path