This morning, as I sit here - I am thinking about all the change that has happened in my life in the last eight years...all of the changes my kids have been through. For those who know me, know that I do NOT like change. Change happens for many reasons. Some change you choose, some change you have no control over. Change can be the result of finding love again, and moving into the next chapter of your life or a new job OR change can be a result of a broken marriage, it can be the result of your kids turning away from you, or it can be from an illness such as cancer. As changes (big or small) happen, we tend to worry about them first and then turn to God.
When things happen in our lives, God doesn't promise that He will "fix" everything, He promises that He will give us peace. This does not mean our marriage will be repaired, it doesn't mean that we will be given a cure for cancer, and it doesn't mean it will bring your kids home. What it does mean is that God will be with us as we go through these times. We will feel His presence, hear His voice, and feel His love. In Phillipians 4:6-7, the Bible tells us..."Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
In order for you to be allowed to feel God's peace, we must be willing to hand our problems over to Him. We must allow Him to be in control, and simply seek to do His will. Although, this seems like such a simple task - we all know it is not! So, I would challenge each of you this week - hand your worries over to Him, and have an open mind and heart to see what He has in store for you! I can guarantee you, His plans are greater than your own!
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