Embracing Change

Week #1

John and I broke up. I don't want to go into details because there is no reason to re live the pain...in short, he wanted to be selfish, party without feeling guilty, and "be single" so he pushed me away. I am trying to get on with my life and see what God has for me. I am leaning on Him in these hard times and he has uplifted me faster and even more than I prayed that He would. We have a big God and he loves us, no matter what.

I'm studying a new series through Pastor Dykes (pastor at Green Acres Baptist Church...for those of you who don't know) and I'm going to put my notes in here.

Ruth 1:14-21

1. Change is hard because it reminds us that we aren't in control.
2. Change hurts. It's painful, because it moves us out of our comfort zone.
3. Change is healthy because it can lead to new and BETTER circumstances!!
4. In changing times, God is our steady, rock solid, unchanging refuge. Psalm 46 says " God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

Sometimes God allows us to go through difficult times...life changes...but it's part of His plan to get us to where He wants us to be.

God's Promise. Everything good that ever happened in your life started with a promise. Problems. All of us experience problems...changes/difficulties. If we don't give up, we find God's provision. He delivers us. :)

You have no control over these things that come into your life, all you have control over is how you react to them. You can control your attitudes about these painful changes.

1. When you are disoriented by change, remind yourself that God's love for you will never change. Jeremiah 31:3 "I have loved you with an everlasting love."
2. When you are disoriented by change, God's word never changes. Isaiah 40:8 "the grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of God lasts forever."
3. When you are disoriented by change, confess: "God's plan for me hasn't changed." Psalm 33:11 says "His plans endure forever, His purposes last eternally."

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE."

Is it possible miss out on God's plan? Yes. By ignorance, arrogance, and disobedience.
If you have gotten off track, is it possible to get back on track with God's plan? Absolutely!! God never gives up on you...He still loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.

What an amazing lesson tonight :) Time for bed...I'll write more tomorrow!
~Amber Elizabeth~