Day 4: When Love Finds You Anyway — Faith & Surprise 🎶
Soulful Summer: 5 Days of Faith, Fiction & Real Love
Hey Queens of Purpose,
Today we shift to a new story — The Essence of His Soul — where Essence & Shane discover how God’s plans for love often surprise us in the best ways.
When Love Finds You Anyway
Scripture:
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9
Reflection:
Essence Taylor didn’t walk into Mocha Tea & Trends looking for love. She came for productivity, not divine appointments. But sometimes, while we’re busy building the vision God gave us, He’s busy building something else behind the scenes—like love that we didn’t plan for but desperately need.
Shane Bishop wasn’t just a ballplayer with a charming smile—he was a man of faith, carrying his own hidden wounds, family struggles, and quiet prayers. When two preacher’s kids collide in a moment that seems ordinary, God proves He can orchestrate extraordinary beginnings.
But even God-ordained love comes with trials: family secrets, past traumas, public scrutiny. The real test isn’t just in falling in love—it’s in staying rooted when everything around you tries to pull you apart. That’s where faith isn’t just personal; it becomes relational.
Journal Prompt:
What unexpected encounter has God used to grow or change me? Am I open to Him interrupting my plans?
Prayer:
Lord, help me recognize divine appointments even when they look like distractions. Teach me to trust You in relationships and grow through challenges. Amen.
Check out the cover reveal below for the new edition of The Essence of His Soul, dropping March 2026, just three years from its original release date (March 9, 2023)! Don’t we just love full circle moments?
See you tomorrow for the final devotional!
