God will never leave us or forsake us. He is the ever present help in times of troubles. He is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Transitions should be seen as times of renewal and chances to refocus on God who helps and guides us. Our sovereign God leads us through life’s transitions because He loves us too much not to be there for us.
God's sovereignty proves to us that He is in control, that He has a plan, and that He deserves our obedience. God wholly wants you the way you are and will fight for you. He is not promising you a problem free life but His life to help you find the strength and courage to face the trials and successes this year will hold for you.
Mike and Tracey Hermanstorfer found out how transitions can change life. On Christmas Eve, they went to the hospital to give birth. Tracey was feeling fine all the way through the epidural. Then she felt tired, and her husband told her to rest. She did. She died on the table and the doctors tried to unsuccessfully resuscitate her. They next focused on the baby. Through an emergency c-section they recovered the lifeless little boy.
At that point the life of Mike was completely changing. His wife was dead and his baby boy was in critical condition and fading. Then God stepped in. What seemed to be a transition in their life was God’s plan for a miracle to take place as Tracey’s pulse returned and color returned. Next the little boy was given a new lease on life as he starting breathing and life came to his little lungs.
God’s plans are not our plans but His plans are perfect plans. God was in control of that situation and because of their obedience to Him, He faithfully showed His power and grace by giving life. God is also in control of your situations.
This New Year is a fantastic opportunity for all of us to refocus our attention on the sovereignty of God, complete in His control and in His plan all mixed with our obedience. How are you looking at this New Year? Are you going through transitions and you need God’s help to be strong and courageous? Do you need a job? Reconciliation with a friend or family member? Healing? God is still in control and has a plan for your life. Your first step towards obedience in this new year can be to let the church pray with you.
No shame, just courage and strength.
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