Sometimes, our lives do not go in the direction we would have wanted. At times we take detours that seemingly take us far from where we intended to be and destroy our plans. Does God abandon us in life's detours? What is His plan for you?

In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus gives the answer to the question - Who is my neighbor? But sometimes, we read the story and are very quick to criticize the lawyer’s reply, but are we any better? This story is more than just an answer to a question but a command for us today.

When Jesus was born, only his parents were present, they did not do anything for Him, and nobody came to help them. Eventually, a group of shepherds arrived to see the child, and only after being told by angels. No one brought a gift to the newborn King. No one was ready. Would you have been ready? What would you have brought Him?

Sometimes bad things happen to us, which can cause us to make life choices that lead to misery and loss. We may take the wrong turn and end up in a life of sin, but we have a God that not only will find us, but His Love and Grace will give us a new life. What would be your response to such love? What would you pay for freedom from your self-made prison?

Jesus asked His disciples to watch and pray after they had finished their Passover supper. But instead of praying, they fell asleep. Do you ever wonder why they could not stay awake? Would you have stayed awake or fallen asleep?