His Plan Never Changes

By Charles Stanley

The situations of life may change, but God never does (Hebrews13:8). He does not alter His determined plan for our lives. We can step away from it, but He still has a determined will that is at work molding and shaping us and leading us back to Him. Many people make mistakes and worry that they have disappointed God, but we cannot disappoint an all-knowing God. He knew how we would respond even before temptation pulled at our hearts. He is committed to loving us through the sorrow of our sin and helping us get back on track. Someone reading these words cannot believe life can be lived without the influence of drugs or alcohol, but it can. Others wonder how God can possibly have a plan for their lives now that their spouse has left them, but He does. He is not distracted of changed by our circumstances. He is our Deliverer, and His truth will set us free from the bondage of sin, doubt, fear, worry, and anxiety. It heals our wounded hearts and opens up our lives to the possibility of being used once again, or maybe for the first time, for God’s glory.

Paul writes to the believers living in the city of Colossae, “For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” (Colossians 1:9). Once we realize that God has a promise for our lives, we begin to understand that this promise involves every area of life. It doesn’t matter whether we are young or old; God’s plan begins before we take our first breath and does not end until we are standing in His presence. “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love (Him), to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28). This is God’s promised will to every man and woman who comes to know Him as Savior and Lord. No one is excluded from His plan or purpose. However, we are the ones who must take hold of this promise and choose to live our lives for Him.

This is an excerpt from Charles Stanley’s book: “God Has A Plan For Your Life.”