"I AM MADE TO ADJUST"

"I AM MADE TO ADJUST"

November 8, 2009 Sunday Morning 11:00 am

Philippians 4:4-8

To Adjust : mean to understand.... Mean to identify with wisdom & to the adapting of spontaneous change....

We must embrace change!


When you embrace and welcome your change you are understanding a kingdom principle...

This principle is a mindset and will cause you to rest in a high intelligence - This high intelligence is the Mind of Christ!


CHANGE ISN’T ALWAYS EASY!

A. In fact—it is inevitable! The sooner we embrace it—the sooner we will be at peace.

B. Change is part of his divine order--- God had script it from the beginning!

C. Anyway, this whole experience got me thinking about how to deal with change.

D. Knowing it is not easy—but inevitable—we need tools or principles to help us to keep moving forward into God’s plan.

II. Body.

A. I struggle with change—and yet I eventually embrace it. Why? Because I know that God is doing the changing—and I trust Him!

B. Consider this: When Adam and Eve were in the garden—they were fully alive—made in the image of God. Yet, because of sin—they changed for the worse! Sin changes us for the worse!

C. When Jesus came — His plan and desire was and is to conform us back into the same image—just like Him! How many of you know—that takes time?

D. Today’s foundational verse: Philippians 4:4-9:

Philippians 4:4-8
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things."


1. Rejoice In The Lord Always!

A. When life lets you down—REJOICE! ALWAYS! Life might let you down—but God NEVER lets you down.

B. God is a God of process (A Present God)—and He has it under control—even the unforeseen changes.

C. There is something about rejoicing that adjusts our spirits and gives us new perspective.

D. All of a sudden—we see things differently. We actually are telling God that whatever He allows to pass through His hands is OK with us and this sends a message to God that we KNOW He sees—and we are trusting HIM regardless of the changes:

Psalm 31:7-8
"I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. You have not handed me over to the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place."


2. Be Patient With All Men!

A. We are to be patient with all men because we KNOW the Lord is near.

B. This is really important too! Why? Because when change takes place—we often blame others for that change.

C. Somebody does something that affects us and we become offended by their actions.

D. Yet, God tells us to be patient with all men because He is near.

E. That can be taken two ways:

1) Be patient because the Lord is near and He is watching!

2) Be patient KNOWING the Lord is near to help you!

F. I choose door number two. In all of life’s changes—as hard as they get—God is there to help you!


3. Do Not Be Anxious!

A. If we are honest—we must admit that change tempts us to become anxious.

B. The trigger of Anxiousness should be the engine that drives us into His presence:
Psalm 94:19"When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Thy consolations delight my soul."

C. The prophet Isaiah had something to say to those who were anxious about change:
Isaiah 35:4"Say to those with anxious heart, "Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; the recompense of God will come, but He will save you."

D. I choose to believe this verse. God saves us in all our circumstances—even life’s unexpected changes.E. Be anxious about NOTHING! EVEN Changes in the YEAR 2010 - Embrace Change !, EXPECT WHAT YOU SPEAK!


4. Pray with Thanksgiving!

A. To pray with thanksgiving is to pray with a (Centered & Stable Heart). It is to pray with an attitude that says:

"God, (I choose to believe) that in the midst of life’s changes—you are worthy to be thanked: Practice worshipping under pressure this alone will squeeze out imaginations & is replaced healthy thoughts-- Doing this willl show the Lord and yourself that "You can be trusted in all circumstances."

****God is saying to you "I have created you as my (SON) so walk in Sonship! Walking in sonship is walking in Maturity or as a Father--This statement replies you women as will! WALK IN THE LAND OF CONSCIENCE NESS OF YOU IDENTITY IN JESUS CHRIST!


B. Praying with thanksgiving in the midst of change allows you to focus on the positive NOT on the negative.

Pray with thanksgiving for NEW opportunities to grow and stretch.

Pray with thanksgiving asking God to help you through the change - Ask God "Show Me You Face In This Situation"Pray with thanksgiving that the challenges that He has given you will make you more like Jesus AND will better equip you to help others. (You are made to adust for thoughs who CAN'T ADJUST) - You are his Priest That Expresses Stablity! (You're Sent to REMIND) TO REMIND PEOPLE OF THERE STRENGTH, IDENITY, INHERITANCE, RELATIONSHIP IN THE FATHER!


5. Think on Good Things! --- THIS IS IMPORTANT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO CHANGE THESE VERY PRINCIPLES!

A. The problem with dealing with changes is that we perceive that change is NEGATIVE—and this ALWAYS skews our thinking.B. We know from Ecclesiastes that there is a time for everything:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
"There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven—A time to give birth, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance. A time to throw stones, and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to shun embracing. A time to search, and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep, and a time to throw away. A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together; A time to be silent, and a time to speak. A time to love, and a time to hate; A time for war, and a time for peace."

D. Listen brothers and sisters—it’s time to expect that God is working all things together after the counsel of His own will.

E. Let’s begin to meditate on the good that God is working in our lives.

F. Focus on what is true, honorable, right, pure, and lovely.

G. The result? The Peace of God shall guard your hearts and mind!

H. I can handle change if I have the Peace of God—and so can you.

III. Conclusion.

A. As we move into 2010, I know that all of us will face many changes.

B. Let us purpose to go with the flow and trust the KING. Let us honor Him with our lives in the midst of change.

In our personal lives
In our families
With our friends
In our circumstances
In our church
In our community
In ALL He sends our way

Romans 8:28-31
"We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren; and whom He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

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