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b'Sometimes, even the best-laid plans don\\u2019t work out. There\\u2019s nothing wrong with planning, and, in fact, it\\u2019s healthy. However, what I have learned since I was a teen is that God is working His purposes through all things, even when my own plans fall apart.\\nTrust me, I know personally the pain of a lost dream and plan.\\nMy fianc\\xe9 was someone I really loved. We seemed perfect for each other in every way, but ultimately, when we were planning our future, we felt God pulling us in separate directions.\\nIt hurt\\u2026bad. There aren\\u2019t words to express the anguish of a broken heart.\\nBut do you know what? Because he and I mutually and maturely ended our relationship, I finally took notice of another man who\\u2019d always been there for me. This young man helped me through this hardship and many others. Years later, I married him, and we now have four beautiful children together.\\nIt\\u2019s good to plan some things, but even when our lives don\\u2019t go according to our plans, we can know that in Christ\\u2014no matter what we face\\u2014God loves us and is working all things out for His good purposes. \\u2022 Jordyn Johnson\\n\\u2022 Reread today\\u2019s Scripture passage. What are some of the good plans God is working out for His children? How can these promises comfort us in the face of disappointment and heartbreak?\\n\\u2022 Who are trusted people\\u2014such as counselors, parents, pastors, or friends\\u2014you can talk with when you\\u2019re facing disappointment and heartbreak? \\n\\u2022 Do you know someone who has been disappointed by a failed plan recently? Consider taking a moment to pray for them. You might even ask God to help you bring them comfort today. \\nThe counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart from generation to generation. Psalm 33:11 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nRom.8|Ps.33.11'