Today on The Morning Thing, we focused on Serendipity Day! We looked at it through a Christian lens as we know God works in incredible and surprising ways, and we came up with 8 things each of us can work on to be more open to this kind of God!
Recognizing and being open to a serendipitous God — one who moves in unexpected, surprising, and grace-filled ways — involves cultivating a mindset, a heart posture, and some daily practices that create space for divine presence in the ordinary and the unforeseen.
Here are some of the best ways to open yourself to this:
1. Practice Attentiveness
- Slow down: Serendipity is often missed in busyness.
- Cultivate a habit of noticing: small joys, coincidences, encounters, beauty, and nudges that may be divine in nature.
- Ask: “What is this moment trying to show me about God?”
“Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God; but only he who sees takes off his shoes.”
— Elizabeth Barrett Browning
2. Let Go of the Need for Control
- Be willing to release rigid expectations about how God “should” act.
- Stay open to mystery, ambiguity, and the unconventional.
- Recognize that interruptions may be invitations, and detours may be sacred.
3. Cultivate Wonder and Curiosity
- Instead of seeking answers, seek encounter.
- Be curious: Why did that person come into my life? What is unfolding here?
- Welcome the unexpected with openness rather than fear.
4. Engage in Reflective Prayer or Journaling
- Ask questions like:
- Where did I see God today?
- What surprised me?
- What felt like more than coincidence?
- Keep a “God of Surprises” journal.
5. Trust in Divine Timing
- A serendipitous God is often a God of timing, not just outcomes.
- Learn to embrace delays, disruptions, and waiting as potentially sacred pauses.
6. Surround Yourself with Stories of Serendipity
- Read scripture with a lens for divine surprise (e.g., Ruth meeting Boaz, Paul’s detour to Macedonia, Mary’s unexpected yes).
- Listen to the testimonies of others and how God met them unexpectedly.
7. Be Willing to Act on Gentle Nudges
- When you feel prompted to reach out, speak up, help, pause — do it.
- Serendipity often requires participation.
8. Hold Theology Loosely, Hold God Tightly
- God is not always confined to our doctrines or expectations.
- Stay rooted in God’s love and character, but allow the form of His movement to surprise you.
To learn more about Serendipity Day, click HERE!
Rise and Shine 
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