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God in Your Seasons of Change By Rocio N. Baudille They say change is the only constant in life. We have the four seasons that get us in the roll of change. Our wardrobe is constantly changing. When you change jobs, money becomes an issue, you may get more or less and that in turn changes your spending habits. A wedding, a funeral could bring changes to your family. A child starting school is a big change not only for the child but for the parents as well. Notice how one change brings forth other changes. With all of life's changes come adjustments.whether it's a change in schedules, new routines or relationships. Trials will come to each and everyone of us. God has not kept that a secret he says it in His word in John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Take heart! God is in control of your life. He promises to work all things for your good. He is the True Living God trust in Him! Every change in life has both positive and negative aspects to it. Sometimes the balance isn't equal. But in every situation of change, we choose where we will dwell...maximize the positive points and don't linger on the negative ones. Choose to smile. Enjoy the moment. Change is inevitable and this particular space in time is a treasure, even if it is hard. Don't wait to enjoy life. Engage in this moment in life. Choose to laugh. Put your hope in God who richly provides you with everything for your enjoyment (Timothy 6:17) Appreciate people. Without people, life is empty. God created us as social creatures, you are not meant to be alone. Although we sometimes feel like we are, you are not. We need each other. Dare to reach out. "But encourage one another daily as long as it is called Today, so that none of may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." (Hebrews 3:13) Cultivate a thankful heart. Never doubt the goodness of God toward you. Find the little things to raise your heart in thankfulness. Gratitude puts softness in your eyes and is tonic for the soul. Choose thankfulness. "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him." (Psalm 34:8) Invite God into every change. Some changes are hard, and we struggle against them. Ask God to give you the strength and wisdom you need. He can be counted on when no one and nothing else can! Hunger after Him... He promises you will be filled. He is the sure source of a grateful heart and an outlook on life that finds the joy. Invite Jesus in your heart. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:6) There is One that has no change, He is constant through the past, this life and the next and that is JESUS CHRIST. In Hebrews 13:8 says, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." You cannot always choose the changes that come your way. But, you can always choose your response.to trust God. Remember that you always have access to a God who loves you and He will carry you through. |
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