Detours come in many different shapes and sizes, but all of them share one thing in common: We didn’t see them coming. They catch us off-guard, leaving us frustrated, confused, curious, even heart-broken. We question why things had to happen this way, at this time. The ultimate temptation is to become discouraged, even angry at God, as we experience our faith being rocked.

The unexpected loss of a child. Health that has made a turn for the worst. The sudden dismantling of a friendship. Theunfortunate destruction of personal property after a violent storm. The crumbling of a particular set of plans that seemed so sure, so guaranteed.Detours in life occur when things don't turn out the way that we expected or when our journey takes a turn different from what we wanted or expected.

During those times it may feel like you are loosing. Ye ...