When God Redirects Your Route

Detours don’t mean delay. They often mean divine direction.

Let’s talk about those moments when your plans get flipped upside down. You know the ones—when the door you prayed for doesn’t open, when the “yes” turns into a “wait,” or when God just reroutes your whole path.

On the Graced to Lead podcast, you will no doubt hear a story that represents one of those “this-wasn’t-the-plan” moments from my own leadership journey. I had everything lined up—or so I thought. But God, in His infinite wisdom, whispered, “That’s not it. I’ve got something better.”

That reroute? It led me to deeper purpose, new peace, and open doors I never could’ve forced on my own. So if you're in a season of confusion or closed doors, I want you to hear me clearly:

God’s redirection is never rejection—it’s realignment.

A winding road with sunlight breaking through trees—symbolizing God’s divine reroutes.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

• Just because it looks like a setback doesn’t mean it’s not a setup.

• Your “pause” might be God’s protection.

• When you trust His timing, you won’t miss what’s meant for you.

  
  

You’re not behind. You’re not off-track.

You’re in the hands of a God who sees the whole map, not just the mile you’re walking.

Sometimes the 'no' is actually your protection. Let it redirect you to purpose.

You’re not lost. You’re being led.

And every step—even the unexpected ones—is a part of your leadership story.

Keep walking, keep trusting, and never forget—you are graced for this.

With faith and fierce hope,

Belinda

Reflection Questions:

1. Where have you been trying to force a plan that God may be shifting?

2. What would trusting His redirection look like this week?

3. Can you remember a time when a detour ended up being a blessing in disguise?