Changes

Change is inevitable, but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. We must learn how to make the most out of life's changes. This Sunday is Eben's last day with us at our church. Our church has seen a lot of changes over the last year and will see some more in the next year. We all wish Eben and Jennifer well with all that they are going to do. Our church has truly been blessed having them and we will all miss them.

I am currently looking into a lot of things for the new year. You are supposed to set New Year's Resolution, things that you want to accomplish the next year. I am currently evaluating some of my situations and trying to figure out what I need to change in my life for the next year. We have been doing a lot of praying the last month or so for God to lead us and give us wisdom to do his will in our lives. God has taken us places that we never dreamed he would take us. It is amazing! I was talking to a good Friend of mine just last week, and he is making a major change in his life with his career and where he lives. He told me that he had been praying for his life and for God to take him where he needed him. His quote was "God's driving in my life, and i am just along for the ride." I thought that was a great quote from someone that is truly letting God control their lives.

We all go through changes here are some examples that I found:

1. How many of you have been born?


2. How many of you had to go to Kindergarten?


3. How many of you have ever graduated from a grade and forced to go to the next?


4. How many of you have ever moved?


5. How many of you have ever lost a friendship or relationship?


6. How many of you have ever changed your underwear?

See all of us have had some type of change in our lives, I hope that #6 is a daily change. For a lot of us in this world change is a painful and difficult thing to face in life, change is almost a dirty word!! Change yuck!!! We are all creatures of habit, we get up at the same time everyday, we have the same routine, and if any of that gets messed up the rest of the day is just messed up.

At this moment, if something does not change, I expect some things to change in my life this next year. How do I handle that? How do I know what I need to change? Three things that will help me:

1) Express Thanks: Express thanks to God for new opportunities:

Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ:

2) Enlist: Enlist the help of God:

Philippians 4:6 But in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God:

3) Expect: Expect God to work things for the good:

Romans 8:28 We know all things work together for the good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

I know that if I involve God and let him make my changes for me, and just be there for the ride, I will be OK and it will all work. I ask for you prayers for us, that the changes that we make will be in accordance to Gods will.

Are you expecting any changes in your life this next year?

If so How will you take those things on?