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### The Surprise Package Many surprises are fun - surprise parties, unexpected gifts or even getting good news. Yet, some surprises are not always something we want - unexpected bad news, a family illness or extra work. Although unpleasant at first, God often uses these surprises to reveal a greater plan and purpose . The virgin Mary received an unexpected surprise when the angel told her that she was pregnant with the Christ - who would be called Jesus, Son of the Most High. Bobby Gruenewald, the creator of the YouVersion Bible App, also got the idea for the application in an unexpected way . [ Listen to Bobby ](https://makingyourlifecount.org/player.php?ref=h06.20181115.1) --- Sometimes your plan might be different from God’s plan. You never know the surprising ways God will work when you trust Him with the vision He has given to you . Had Bobby not responded to God's call, millions of people might not have had access to the life-giving word of God. Likewise, if Mary had not responded in faith , our lives would look very different today. ### Apply * Think about an unpleasant surprise that you experienced- how do you think God was moving in that situation? * Do you think God may be prompting you to trust Him with some unexpected news? How will you respond to His call? For more information about Making Your Life Count , visit [ MakingYourLifeCount.org/youversion ](https://mylc.ws/youversion/pl=400)