Embrace
Change
Don’t fear change. Welcome it as an
opportunity! If change is a great problem, it is also a grand human hope. One
word, one illustration, one idea can transform the whole complexion and destiny
of our life. I see this happening constantly. Some positive idea falls
unexpectedly on the mind and changes forever the destiny of an entire family.
Thank God we are not created to be rigid, non-changing objects of marble,
granite, or steel!
These words were written by Robert H. Schuller in
his book entitled Hours of Power. Why am
I sharing this particular message from his book with you today? Well first of
all, this last year and a half since Covid we have all had to make some
changes. Some easy, some not so easy. People in their workplace suddenly found
themselves working from home, school children found themselves separated from
their friends and their sports programs and other extracurricular activities
they were involved in at school, those in church leadership had to find new
ways of keeping their congregations involved and connected as church doors
closed to gathering as an assembly. Hospitals, doctors and nurses, and all
frontline workers faced change as to how to serve the people. Funeral directors
were greatly challenged when trying to be a compassionate service at a
difficult time for families when they found themselves mourning the loss of a
loved one. So many services, which we all took for granted, changed within
weeks of the first Covid experience.
However, (aren’t you glad there is always an
however), as Robert Schuller says in the last line of the reading today:
Thank God we are not created to be rigid, non-changing
objects of marble, granite, or steel!
With change comes opportunity. If we face change
knowing God is with us we can do anything. The word of God says, all things are
possible with God! Matthew Chapter 19 Verse 26
When we pray and wait on the Lord, He will show us
how to change a problem into an opportunity. True prayer brings renewal. We are
looking forward to the times of renewal ahead. In all the changes that had to
take place to keep us safe during Covid, I personally can see a new way of
moving forward in all areas of life. We all can see – we are capable of change
and of making it work! People continue in their employment, students are still
being educated, ministry is much more widespread because of technology as the
gospel is shared online, the medical professionals are looking after and taking
care of the sick and the funeral directors are still able to accommodate the
brokenhearted in their time of grief.
The one thing I find challenging is not being able
to be with people, in close contact with the many people even just in my circle
of contacts. I am sure you are too. But one day soon, after the pandemic, we
will all be joined back together; stronger, more compassionate, with a greater
sense of loving and kindness because God has grown each one of us in new and
marvellous ways. As we wait on the Lord we know He will renew our strength! He
has, He does, and He will continue to do so. Praise His name.
As we embrace change let us lift a prayer to the
Lord.
Thank you Lord for change. Whatever it may be, if we
wait on You and hear Your voice we will be encouraged, strengthened, enthused
and renewed! Let us not be afraid to move in a new direction, for it may be
just the move we need. A new job, a new home, a new city, town, or rural area
may be calling us. So let’s go into the unknown with a heart of excitement,
trusting in You Lord, to encounter the new and undiscovered possibilities you
have prepared for us. Education, medicine, ministry and dying may look
different to us but you Lord will always make away for all services to be
carried out. Change brings growth, and growth brings change. Let us all be
flexible enough so as not to break when change happens. Let us move with the
assurance that you Lord are leading us, and in every step, through every
challenge, we know all things will work out to the glory of You and You alone.
Amen.
Psalm 25 versus 4, 5 and 14 are reassuring indeed:
(4) Teach me your ways, O Lord; make them known to
me. (5) Teach me to live according to Your truth, for You are my God, who saves
me. I will always trust in You.
(14) The Lord is the friend of those who obey Him
and He confirms His covenant with them.
There is such strength and promise in the word of
God. He shows us His answer when we pray about anything / everything and / or, for ourselves or others. This
message, Embrace Change is for you who are waiting for God’s answer to your
prayer. I believe you will see this answer today!
God bless you — each and everyone who reads this
message. May it be a blessing to your heart and a stronghold in your decision.
Embrace Change as Robert S. Schuller says in his book.
And always remember to give thanks and praise to the
Lord as He sees us through each day.
Have a great week ahead.
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