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CHANGE
Mark IlesSchool4Prophecy
May 2015
Understanding Change
• “The only constant is change”
• Life is full of unexpected change
• The pace of change is accelerating
• You must be born again Jn 3:7
• Transformed into his likeness 2 Cor 3:18
• Change creates uncertainty and anxiety
• Change reveals our foundations
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Controlling Change
• How we react to change is the key• Some turn to Power > control Ps 72:11• Many turn to Money > security Mt 6:19-24• Others look to Love > comfort Mt 22:36• Change causes a Faith or Fear response• Can turn Church into Temple or Business• Only constant in change is Jesus
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Embracing Change
• It’s all about Trusting God for tomorrow• Learn to respond in faith, not in fear• Where is your security? Pr 18:10• “Do you Trust God” is the main question• Seek first the Kingdom of God Mt 6:25-34• God is seeking to remove idols in our lives• Trust the Lord with all your heart Pr 3:5
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Action Plan
1. Don’t Panic
2. Trust in the Lord
3. Take one day at a time
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