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.”
As with most things in life; change comes at the most unexpected
time and usually from the most expected places. This week concludes
the final examination period for my spring semester course. And of
course just in time to make me crazy I get an update about required testing
modalities that must be incorporated in my final evaluation. In
essence instead of the test that I have designed for my students, I must
administer a departmental test as well.
I am reminded of the life of Job, when 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
out 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!
Don’t be distracted; stay on your purpose. Be blessed. Dr. JoAnn
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