What Belief System Is Required When Facing Uncertainty?

There are two possible responses to the uncertainties that life will predictably consign to each person. These responses are either positive or negative, contingent on how adaptable a person is when an uncertain future is confronted.

When my mother became unable to live alone, she resisted moving to an assisted living facility. She could not imagine adapting to changes this transition required. What surprised her family was how quickly she actually made friends of other patients and the staff.

Successfully coping with uncertainties requires a transition in a person’s thinking, feelings and behavior. Adaptability most often determines the success or failure of any transition. Believing God is present to help and guide reduces the risk of transitions becoming a failure.

While failure is possible, thank God for second chances and time to grow and mature in faith and trust.

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God’s blessings are given to us by faith as a free gift; we are certain to get them … if we have faith … to trust in God [to keep his promises]. 

~Romans 4:16-17 The Living Bible 

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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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