Isaiah‬ ‭55:8-9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

It has been a while since I’ve asked this question. What scripture verse or verses are you thankful for? For me, the answer varies throughout different seasons in my life. Maybe it is one that has gotten you through a hard season. Maybe it is one that reminds you of a loved one or a place. Maybe it’s one that was read to you by a parent or taught at VBS. 

I am thankful for today’s key verses because they keep me surprised by God. Just when I think I’ve seen or experienced God’s best-laid plans, God has something better. So many times what I thought I wanted, God had something or someone better. Notice Ray’s photo of the clouds. Now imagine God’s ways being higher and bigger. Take a moment today to thank God for both answered and what you thought were unanswered prayers.

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for answered prayers. Thank You for the yes, the no, and the not yet. Thank You for Your thoughts that are higher and bigger than mine. I want to stay curious and surprised by Your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.