You've probably come across this quote by
Reinhold Niebuhr before; 'God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference'.
What do you do when you need to make a change which can affect relationships and people you love dearly. How do you do what you deem right and needful without hurting them. Well know this, any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.
Change is too hard when you try to do it without God.
God supplies everything we need for successful change, and when we make changes with his help, we stay changed.
The unknown can overwhelm us, but God is omniscient, which means he knows all things, including the future. He can prepare us for the future in ways we can't prepare ourselves, and all things work together for our good (Romans 8:28). God is the guide who is never surprised.
God is in control as well. The being who created the vast universe and keeps it operating in perfect harmony is also a personal God who intervenes in our lives. He exercises his control to keep those who obey him in his will.
When you feel weak in the face of change, God is omnipotent, or all-powerful. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" the Bible says. (Romans 8:31) Knowing the invincible God is on your side gives you tremendous confidence and the courage you need to make that change.
The most important attribute God brings when you're making a change is his unconditional love for you. Unlike that of family and friends, his love never wavers. He wants only the best for you, and when change makes you suffer or makes you uncomfortable, as it often does, he stands closest to you, giving comfort and strength. Sometimes his love is the only thing that gets you through.
God supplies everything we need for successful change, and when we make changes with his help, we stay changed.
The unknown can overwhelm us, but God is omniscient, which means he knows all things, including the future. He can prepare us for the future in ways we can't prepare ourselves, and all things work together for our good (Romans 8:28). God is the guide who is never surprised.
God is in control as well. The being who created the vast universe and keeps it operating in perfect harmony is also a personal God who intervenes in our lives. He exercises his control to keep those who obey him in his will.
When you feel weak in the face of change, God is omnipotent, or all-powerful. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" the Bible says. (Romans 8:31) Knowing the invincible God is on your side gives you tremendous confidence and the courage you need to make that change.
The most important attribute God brings when you're making a change is his unconditional love for you. Unlike that of family and friends, his love never wavers. He wants only the best for you, and when change makes you suffer or makes you uncomfortable, as it often does, he stands closest to you, giving comfort and strength. Sometimes his love is the only thing that gets you through.
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