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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