The Challenge of Change

Published: June 17, 2020, midnight

b'If there\\u2019s one thing we can be certain of, it\\u2019s that nothing stays the same forever. \\nMoving. Changing schools. Leaving school forever. New friends. New teachers. New challenges. Changes within our family or within our church.\\nOur lives are in a constant state of flux.\\nHow do you feel about change? Is it something you embrace or tend to run a mile from?\\nFloods. Earthquakes. Landslides. One distressing event after another. It can be unsettling to watch the news. But that\\u2019s where the good news comes in!\\n\\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (Psalm 46:1). \\nAnother word for refuge is fortress\\u2014a strong tower we can run to.\\nGod is not just present; He\\u2019s VERY present. That means He\\u2019s not just a bystander, watching from afar. He\\u2019s intimately involved in the details of our lives. Jesus is always with us (Matthew 28:20). His Holy Spirit indwells us, even when we face seasons of challenging change (Luke 12:11-12).\\nHe\\u2019s with us when we walk through the doors of a new school. He\\u2019s with us when our family goes through hardship. He\\u2019s with us in the operating room. He\\u2019s with us in the exam. He\\u2019s with us when friends come and go.\\nSo whatever change or challenge you are facing today, remember: in Christ, God has not left you to face it alone. He\\u2019s not just present; He\\u2019s VERY present. You can count on Him to help you through your season of change. \\u2022 Angela Jelf\\n\\u2022 Are you (or any of your friends) facing change today? \\n\\u2022 Are you ever fearful when you turn on the news? \\n\\u2022 Take a moment to talk to God, your refuge and ever-present help. How can the promises from today\\u2019s Bible passage bring you comfort in seasons of challenging change? \\nGod is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 (NKJV)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nPsalm 46:1-2'