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When Life Shifts: Trusting God During Big Changes | Be The 25

Dr. Sharon O'Hara Episode 48

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Whether you’re dealing with a big move, friendship shift, new school year, or a life change you didn’t see coming, learn how to handle life’s transitions so you can step confidently into whatever season you’re facing. You’ll walk away with 3 practical, faith-filled ways to navigate change:

🌱 3 Ways to Navigate Change with Faith

1️⃣ Remember - Change is a Part of Life
Seasons shift — and that doesn’t mean life is falling apart. Often, it means life is moving forward.

2️⃣ Accept the Change
Accepting change doesn’t mean you like it right away — it means trusting God’s plan even when it looks different than yours. When you embrace change instead of resisting it, God can transform hard seasons into growth and purpose.

3️⃣ Remember God Is With You During Change
You are never alone in transitions. God walks with you through the unknown, the messy, and the unexpected — giving you strength, courage, and direction.

📖 Scriptures Mentioned

  • Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 — A time for everything
  • Isaiah 43:18–19 — God is doing something new
  • Isaiah 41:10 — Do not fear, for I am with you
  • Genesis 39:2 — The Lord was with Joseph when he was in a foreign land
  • Genesis 39:21 — The Lord was with Joseph in prison
  • Genesis 41:41–44 — Joseph promoted in Egypt
  • Romans 8:28 — God works all things for good

🌟 Key Reminder

Even if the change you’re facing feels painful or uncertain right now — God is still working. He can bring purpose, growth, and good out of seasons you never would have chosen.

When life shifts, you can stand strong, grow in faith, and follow Jesus in every moment — even during seasons of change. 💛

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