How to Expect the Unexpected: The Science of Making Predictions and the Art of Knowing When Not To

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In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” In day-to-day life, "expect the unexpected" encourages us to stay ready for any situation. This might involve being prepared for sudden weather changes, or having a plan B in case original plans fall through.

For example, an individual might use the phrase when discussing the importance of having an emergency savings account or being prepared for a sudden change in weather. It is childish to be surprised by something that you knew exists or is possible. ~ Mokokoma Mokhonoana.

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Isaiah 26:3reminds us, “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in You.” People use this phrase when they want to say, "be careful and get ready" - whether it's about everyday life, work stuff, or even emergency situations.

Not necessarily. While it reminds us of life's unpredictability, it encourages preparedness and flexibility rather than worry or stress. Always expect the unexpected. Right around Thanksgiving, when the new Alex Cross will be out. It’s called Four Blind Mice and it’s a pretty amazing story about several murders inside the military. ~ James Patterson. Powerful Expect the Unexpected Quotes It’s often said that the value of a home emergency policy is that it brings extra peace of mind for when the unexpected happens. However, most of the events it covers are likely to happen to someone – and potentially you. Expect the unexpected, is what I’d say about Taboo. It’s different. I don’t think you’ve seen anything like it. It’s getting incredible responses, so fingers crossed. ~ Steven Knight. Home insurance is often a legal must-have, but it also acts as a safety blanket - you know it's there, just in case. But it doesn't cover you against everything. So for those times it can't help, home emergency cover may be able to come to the rescue. Some things aren’t covered as standard

No buts. Trust me. Hand over your expectations and let Me lead. And, remember: when you walk with Me, plan to expect the unexpected.” Expecting the Unexpected Fascinating and fun – from the everyday to global challenges, Kit Yates shows us how to peer into the crystal ball of mathematics and predict the future. Kit is a real, mathematical clairvoyant – and he can teach you to be one, too! If you read this book, I can comfortably predict you will be better at avoiding deception, foretelling the future – and changing your mind.’ Alice Roberts (Author of Ancestors) ‘Spend some time with this book and you’re likely to make better judgements and decisions, to see through the charlatans and snake-oil salespeople – and perhaps even to fool yourself a little less.’ Philip Ball (Author of Critical Mass) ‘An exciting new voice in the world of science communication’ Marcus Du Sautoy (Professor for the public understanding of science at the University of Oxford and Author of The Creativity Code)

In "Where Time Began," a 1977 movie, the character Glauben asserts, "Under the earth, you have to expect the unexpected." If we ask God to help us stop serving money so that we can serve him more wholeheartedly, what should we expect to receive? An uncomfortable amount of opportunities to give money away, expenses that deplete reserves we’ve been stashing away, maybe even a job loss — answers that push us to us despise (ignore, turn away from, release) money and cling to God (Luke 16:13). If we ask God for his kingdom to come (Matthew 6:10) in our own lives and in the world around us, what should we expect to receive? Answers that reveal our deep spiritual poverty, because the kingdom is given to the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3). If we ask for God’s nearness because we believe that it is good for us to be near God (Psalm 73:28), what should we expect to receive? Answers that break our hearts, for God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). If, then, faith is nothing else than a preconception of the mind in regard to what is the subject of discourse, and obedience is so called, and understanding and persuasion; no one shall learn aught without faith, since no one [learns aught] without preconception. Consequently there is a more ample demonstration of the complete truth of what was spoken by the prophet, “Unless ye believe, neither will ye understand.”† Paraphrasing this oracle, Heraclitus of Ephesus says, “If a man hope not, he will not find that which is not hoped for, seeing it is inscrutable and inaccessible.”

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Clement of Alexandria (c. 200). Stromata, book II, chapter 4. In Otto Stälin, ed. (1939). Clemens Alexandrius, volume 2, p. 121. Lepizig: J. C. Hinrichs. Translated by William Wilson (1867). Ante-Nicene Christian Library, volume 12, p. 11. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark.