Changes—God’s opportunity to Bless

We all experience
change in our lives. Each day we need God to help us get through whatever may
come our way. Some days we may be shouting, “Praise God!” while other
times we may be crying out, “I need a miracle!” Whatever the day may
bring, changes will come and we need to have a godly mindset in order to handle
them.

I was in a
chapel service some years ago, and I kept thinking about all the changes that
were going on in my life. Between the challenges of starting college in my late
50’s, the transition into the ministry, and the world around us in general—they
all speak of change.

As I thought
about it, I felt God speak to my heart in an acronym:

Christ

Has

A

New

Gift

Each

Second

We can look
at each new day as an opportunity for God to bless us!  Each moment contains a
gift from God if we want to look for it.  It can be in a smile from someone at
work, an encouraging word from a friend, God’s Word speaking to our hearts, or
a pat on the back from our boss.  The list is endless.  And let’s not overlook
the obvious ones like a promotion, good report cards from our children, an
unexpected financial blessing, a whole week without something breaking in the
house, or good health.

In Malachi 3:6a, God says, “I the LORD do not change…”   Isn’t that comforting?  With all the changes, there is one
thing that does not change—God.  And this includes His great love for us.

He also says
in His Word, “So God has given us both his promise and his oath.  These two
things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie.  Therefore, we
who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his
promise with confidence.” (Hebrews 6:18)

What has God
promised you? He has promised to never leave you nor forsake you, no matter
what:

“For
the Lord will not cast off His people, neither will He forsake His inheritance.”
(Psalm 94:14)

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)

So let the
changes come.  We will not walk in fear, but in faith!  We will trust God with
all the changes, and know that He is more than able to help us, and that He
even has plans to bless us.

Every second
we can find a blessing.  Changes can be our friend, so let’s look for God in them.

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God has made it possible for you to know
Him, and experience an amazing change

in your own life.

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