Finding God in Everyday Interruptions

We all know the feeling - your day is planned, your schedule is tight, and then life throws an interruption at you. A delayed meeting. A sudden phone call. A setback that forces you to slow down. Most of us see interruptions as frustrations. But what if those interruptions are actually invitations? What if they are God’s way of speaking, redirecting, or protecting you?

Interruptions in Scripture

The Bible is full of interruptions that turned into divine appointments.

Moses and the Burning Bush - Moses thought he was tending sheep. God interrupted with a flame that never burned out, calling him to free Israel.
Paul in Prison - Paul planned missionary journeys. Instead, God interrupted him with prison walls - and out of those interruptions came letters like Philippians and Romans, which still change lives today.
Mary’s Life Changed Forever - A young girl engaged to Joseph had her plans interrupted by an angel with news that she would carry the Son of God.

Each story shows us that God works not just through our plans, but often through their disruption.

Interruptions Are Opportunities

Interruptions force us to stop. They slow us down long enough to notice something new. That’s when God often whispers lessons we’d never hear otherwise.

A delay might be God’s way of protecting you from danger.
An unexpected visitor might be the very person who needs your encouragement.
A closed door may be the path to something far greater.

Choosing Faith Over Frustration

The next time you face an interruption, ask:

“God, what are You showing me here?”
“Is there someone I’m meant to serve?”
“What can I learn in this pause?”

Faith transforms interruptions into stepping stones.

The SmartGuy Connection

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Interruptions may feel inconvenient, but sometimes they’re the holiest part of our day.