Everything changes except God, and letting all the changes in our lives upset us won't keep them from occurring. People change, circumstances change, our bodies change, our desires and passions change. One certainty in life IS change.
Most changes take place without our permission. But we can choose to adapt. Our ability to adapt doesn't change the circumstances, but it does keep us living in peace and joy as we go through change.
Our thoughts are the first thing we need to deal with during change because thoughts directly affect emotions. When circumstances change, make the transition mentally, and your emotions will be a lot easier to manage. If something changes that you are not ready for and did not choose, you will more than likely have a variety of emotions about it, but by acting on God's Word and not merely reacting to the siutation, you will be able to manage your emotions instead of allowing them to manage you.
I strongly recommend confessing the Word of God out loud. Even though what you confess may be the opposite of how you feel, keep doing it. God's Word has inherent power to change our feelings, bring comfort to us, and quiet our distraught emotions.
Ask yourself...
How do I respond to change?
Do I act on God's Word or merely react to the situation?
After the initial shock, am I willing to make a transition mentally and emotionally?
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excerpt from 'God's word vs. your Feeling', a Joyce Meyer Ministries (JMM) magazine (Enjoying Everyday Life) September / October issue.
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