Handling Change

 

Handling Change

In this day there are so many changes taking place. How do we handle these changes? The following post is copied from the “In Touch” magazine by Dr. Charles Stanley:

None of us like having our plans changed by others, especially if the alteration is not what we want. But how should we react when the Lord directs our lives down a path we didn’t anticipate? Knowing God’s character and purposes helps us trust His wisdom- even when we don’t understand or like what He is doing. Our response is extremely important. While we can’t thwart His work by refusing to cooperate, any stubborn resistance or negative attitude will hinder our fruitfulness, usefulness, and spiritual growth.

Who is the Lord? God is sovereign, and He does whatever He pleases in heaven and on earth. Psalm 135:5-6 He knows the future and will accomplish His good pleasure. Isaiah 46:9-10. The Lord is gracious, compassionate, and patient. Exodus 34:6 God is for us, not against us. ?  Romans 8:31 What are His purposes The Lord’s plans were formed long ago in perfect faithfulness. Isaiah 25:1 He may nullify human strategies, but His own purposes will be accomplished. Psalm 39:10-11 God’s plans give hope and are for our welfare – not calamity. Jeremiah 29:11 He alone knows when trials are necessary to produce faith in us. I Peter 1:6-7 When He allows suffering, His goal for us is “an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 How should we handle change? Hold your plans loosely and leave room for God to adjust them. James 4:13-16 Commit to the Lord everything you do.  Proverbs 16:1-3 When God closes a door of opportunity, remain watchful for another to open somewhere else. Acts 16:6-11 Always keep an eternal perspective. 2 Corinthians 4:18

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