There are days when you step into the studio with purpose in your heart and a vision in your hands, only to feel that unexpected splash under your feet. What was meant to be a gentle afternoon of preparing for this afternoon's Healing 💔heARTs💖 Encounter group and tomorrow’s paint party suddenly shifts; water has seeped through the mat again, a quiet reminder of Tuesday’s heavy rain. It catches you off guard, unsettles the rhythm, and pulls you back to memories of the 2023 floods that tested more than the foundations of this room. This makes it the fifth time since then, and the weight of that repetition rests on the chest for a moment longer than it should.

There is a pause where disappointment rises and tiredness whispers, yet the Lord meets us even here. He steps into the puddles with us, steady and unshaken, reminding us that His presence is not confined to the moments that run smoothly. Plans may derail, yet His grace steadies the heart. Storms may seep in, yet His strength clears the path.

Sometimes the holiest thing we can do is acknowledge the frustration, breathe, lift our eyes, and let Him guide us forward one step at a time. Even if the first step is taken with wet feet.

💡Reflection:

• Where have unexpected storms tried to unsettle your peace recently? 🤔

• What rises in your heart when plans fall through, and how might God be meeting you there? 🤔

• How has God carried you through waters in the past, and what does that remind you about today? 🤔

🎺Affirmation:

• I am not alone in unexpected storms. God stands with me in every flooded place, steadying my heart and guiding my steps with love.

🙌 Prayer:

Jesus, thank You for meeting me even in the places that feel inconvenient, overwhelming, or wearying. Strengthen my heart when plans unravel, and remind me that You are present in every detail. Help me notice Your nearness, lean into Your grace, and walk forward with peace, regardless of how the day begins. Restore joy to my preparation and bless the work of my hands.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.