Everything Must Change!

Job 1:12 – (ERV) Lord said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.”
       When God allows testing in our lives we must remember that it is not to discourage or undermine us but to show how much God trusts us for the lessons we endure.  God allowed the devil to test Job’s resolve and resilience. Job was stated to be a righteous man and had to adjust his daily routine in alignment with the test put upon him by the devil. He had an unexpected change come upon him; but it was from an expected place. He knew God was in control of everything. He knew about the wiles of the devil; in his daily prayers he sought protection for himself and his children against anything that might ensnare them. Just like Job, I know my students will adjust to the changes and perform well.
     What things have changed in your agenda that causes you to have to regroup and redirect your normal routine or thinking? Remember that change is inevitable and with change God is right there making sure to meter our plenty of grace and mercy to see you through the transition. Hold on… the ride might be a bit bumpy at first; but God has a way of leveling off the snags; smoothing out the edges and making sure that the changes that bombard our lives draw us closer to him and more resilient in our faith. 
     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Be blessed. Rev. Dr. JoAnn