Foundations of the Family: Changes

Hebrews 7:11-12; 8:6-13

A survey was done on people who lived to be over 100 years of age. Some common traits for their longevity were discovered. They were the following: 1) purpose, 2) positive outlook or faith, and 3) the ability to handle change or loss. They understood that change is a fact of life.

Often we hear of “generation gaps” and almost always they are spoken of in negative terms. However, they are simply changes between generations, and change is both a requirement and a product of growth. Personal and family stability requires the ability to process and adapt to change in our lives.

I. Change Is A Life Reality

II. Change Is Necessary.

III. Change Must Be Evaluated.

Navigating the changes of life are critical for the church, the family, and the individual. Healthy relationships between generations allow for differences and changes, and help us discover how to handle life's adjustments.

The following is a letter that optimizes the critical attitude against change and illustrates the lack of vision that people who harbor this attitude have.

Without a doubt, the railroad brought many changes to this country. Not all thought they were good. Some even thought they would be the downfall of our society.

How do we handle change? Are we afraid of it? Do we resist it? If we do not change, we will die. Change is a result of growth. But as in all things, we see the need for balance. There are the unchangeables.

Tonight, Do you know Christ as your Savior? His desire is to change us! To transform us by His power. Trust Him today. Christian, are we allowing the potter to mold us and make us into what He would have us to be? His desire is that we might become the image Christ.

Our world is changing rapidly. Are we willing to move ahead and change our thinking that we might not fail to fulfill the mission that God gave to us?