We are going through a season of change at our church, and for some it is going to present to them one of the greatest challenges they have ever encountered, and for others it going to be a relatively painless procedure. You see we all encounter change on a daily basis, and that change can be difficult or easy, it’s really dependent upon the individual and their mindset during the change. So were do we look for answers when we encounter change, other people, books and commentaries, how about God? James 1:5 says, “If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won’t correct you for asking”. God wants you to ask him for advice, and he wants you to be specific. He’s waiting for you to ask!
In 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 it says, therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Paul says you need to get the right perspective when you are going through a problem. Don’t look at the temporary problem; look at the long-term reward. Don’t look at the temporary pain; look at the long-term gain. Don’t look at it with the short-term view, “What’s happening to me right now?” Instead, look at the character that you are building because you haven’t given up. You’re hanging in there.
God is more interested in what you are becoming than what you accomplish. This past weekend God presented “change” to my heart. My wife Becca and I were having a very interesting and insightful conversation with some dear friends, there were some great questions presented, along with some great thought provoking answers. That’s when God asked me the question “Do you truly believe I direct your paths”? My immediate response was “of course”, and then the thought process began. I’ve always believed When God asks us to do something open and closed doors are meaningless. If He is asking you to do something He will make a way. This made me think that sometimes we may pursue things that are simply not his will, so does that mean God will close the door to prevent it from happening?
I am so grateful that God places his children in the “perfect “ place at the perfect “ Time” and that they are willing to bring forth His word ,and being a child of God is a never ending learning and growing process for which I can never be grateful enough for. I encourage each and everyone, don’t become close minded about anything, always leave room for the Holy Spirit to work within you, and possibly “change “something you thought was "unchangeable". Remember everything and every situation is first and foremost about God and His plan.
I close with this, Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Blessings !!
