Unexpected Places

"I know the plans I have in store," You whisper in my ear,

Words of affirmation, things I need to hear.

But of all the things You planned for me, I never would have guessed

That bringing me right here is what You call Your best. 

But here I am in this unexpected place,

A place I did not ask for, but one that's filled with grace,

And here I am in this room I did not plan,

But Jesus, You are here; Jesus, You are grace;

Jesus, You are with me in this unexpected place.

And in this room I'll learn the truth that "blessed are the poor,

Blessed are the scorned, blessed are those who mourn."

And in this room You'll teach me that the time is not in vain,

There's purpose to the pain, and beauty still remains. 

So here I am in this unexpected place,

A place I did not ask for, but one that's filled with grace,

And here I am in this room I did not plan,

But Jesus, You are here; Jesus, You are grace;

Jesus, You are with me in this unexpected place.

So may we find the fullness that comes from empty spaces;

Jesus waits for us in these unexpected places,

Jesus waits for us in these unexpected places.

If you find yourself in an unexpected place,

A place you did not ask for, but oh, friend, there is grace.

If you find yourself in a room of emptiness,

Jesus is there; Jesus is grace; Jesus is with you

In this unexpected place. 

                                 - Heather Sorenson