God Intended for There to Be Change – Can You Comply?

The mother of a teenage daughter lamented how the social rules have changed since she was an adolescent. Women can now compete for positions in any career field and have proven to be worthy contenders. That a woman would run for president was unthinkable just two generations ago.

When a significant part of society changes, it forces the rest of society to realign itself. It’s analogous to systems theory, which implies if part of a system changes, the complete system is affected. So as women’s issues experience broad-spectrum change, men’s issues are modified accordingly.

The consolation for these changes is that God intended for there to be change, and with his guidance and wisdom there can be honor, integrity, mutual love and respect as God’s plans become apparent. Psalm 138:8 assures, “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; His steadfast love endures forever.”             

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You were told that your foolish desires will destroy you and that you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits. Let the Holy Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person. You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy. 

~Ephesians 4:22-24 Contemporary English Version

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Can You Be Ready for the New Year?

The world is changing in subtle and often dramatic ways. It’s a reality we face or have forced upon us. Change can be perceived as an opportunity to grow into the person God intended. If change is perceived as a part of God’s plan, it’s possible to be receptive to his blessings.

When people close their eyes and ears to what is unsettling or not clearly defined, they are still subject to whatever is taking place. Failure to face the social, political, and spiritual issues of our time can pave the way for future significant trouble.

Inherent in human nature is the struggle to maintain equilibrium in the face of change. However, change without sacrifice is not possible. God is the creator of change, as demonstrated by sending Jesus into the world to save it. This day marks the beginning of a new year, so Happy New Year! 

May you be richly blessed day by day with the changes you will encounter.                              

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Base your happiness on your hope in Christ [Jesus]. When trials come, endure them patiently and maintain the habit of prayer.

~Romans 12:12 Phillips – New Testament In Modern English

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