Aug. 20, 2023

1-Change is Unavoidable

There is no growth without change.

There is no change without loss.

There is no loss without grief.

There is no grief without pain.

Forward progression comes from change.

2-Change is not always good, but God uses it for good.

Will I allow God to use change to make me better, or will I allow the change to cause bitterness in my heart?

3-God’s purpose in every change in our life is to make me more like Jesus.

You are special. You are chosen.

God’s number one goal for you is to be more like Jesus!

9 Characteristics of Jesus (fruits of the spirit):

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self Control

4-God can even use us through human error and sin.

5-Every change is always a test of my faith.

What should I do when changes come?

1-Invest more time alone with God! Spend time daily with him. The greater the changes that happen in your life, the more you need to invest time alone with God. Make time for quiet time. Pray. Read your Bible.

2-Ask God to help me see His perspective. See things through the blood of Jesus.

2 sources of wisdom: Ask God to make you wise and learn from God’s word and those who teach it!

3-Ask God, what does He want you to learn?

4-Focus on what never changes. GOD NEVER CHANGES!

-God’s love for you will never changes.

-God’s truth for you will never changes.

-God’s plans for you will never changes.

5-Keep telling God, I trust you no matter what.

Scripture References:

Genesis 8:22

Romans 8:28-29

Galatians 5:22-23

Genesis 50:20

1 Peter 1:7

Psalm 103:7

James 1:5

2 Peter 1:19

Romans 5:3-4

Philippians 4:12-13

Psalm 112:7

Psalm 27:3