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Have you ever been stunned by the news that a married couple that you were close to, were separating? Couples can seem like they have the ideal marriage—happy, supportive, and deeply committed to each other, when suddenly you discover they are parting ways. When this happens, it can leave everyone wondering why nothing in this life seems to last. Sadly relationships change. What once seemed secure can suddenly crumble. What spiritual message can we learn from this?

The nature of life is that it is ever changing. Life is full of transitions. Friendships come and go, loved ones pass away, careers take unexpected turns, our own thoughts and emotions fluctuate, and sadly, some marriages fail. Scripture reminds us of this reality in Ecclesiastes 3:1: “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens.” We experience seasons of joy and sorrow, gain and loss, success and failure. Yet through all of this, God remains steadfast. God is unchanging.

Human relationships, as wonderful as they can be, are susceptible to the weaknesses and struggles of our fallen nature. Even the best of marriages or friendships can face challenges. People change, but God does not. He is the one foundation that never wavers.

Thankfully, the nature of God is unchanging. Scripture repeatedly affirms that God is immutable—unchanging in His nature, character, and promises. In Malachi 3:6, the Lord declares, “For I, the Lord, do not change.” This assurance means that His love, mercy, and justice remain the same from age to age. He does not evolve or adapt as humans do; He is eternally perfect.

James 1:17 echoes this truth: “All good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.” Unlike the shifting nature of the world, God’s goodness remains constant. His promises are just as trustworthy today as they were thousands of years ago. When He says, “I will never forsake you or abandon you” (Hebrews 13:5), we can trust that He means it—yesterday, today, and forever.

We find stability in life in God. Since change is inevitable, we must learn to anchor ourselves in the one thing that does not change: our relationship with God. Too often, we place our security in people, jobs, or material possessions—only to be devastated when those things fail us. Psalm 46:2 reminds us, “God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.” He alone is our unshakable foundation.

When trials arise, we can take comfort in knowing that the same God who was faithful to Abraham, Moses, and David is the same God who walks with us today. He does not abandon His people, nor does He alter His promises. The peace and assurance we seek can only be found in Him.

We must place our trust in God’s plan. When unexpected changes disrupt our lives, it is natural to feel uncertain or even fearful. However, faith calls us to trust in God’s perfect plan. Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts.”

What may seem like chaos to us is fully known and under control by God. Even in painful situations, we can trust that He is working for our good (Romans 8:28). His love for us does not waver based on circumstances; it remains steadfast.

We are called to live in the light of God’s unchanging nature. Since we serve an unchanging God, we are called to reflect His constancy in our own lives. This means remaining faithful to Him even when the world around us is unpredictable. It means trusting in His Word rather than being swayed by fleeting cultural trends or personal emotions.

We can take practical steps to strengthen our trust in God’s permanence:

1. Deepen our Prayer Life – Regular communication with God helps us remain grounded in His presence.
2. Immerse ourselves in Scripture – Reading the Bible reinforces His unchanging promises.
3. Stay Connected to our Christian Community – Surrounding ourselves with fellow believers encourages us to remain firm in our faith.
4. Reflect on God’s Faithfulness – Remembering how He has guided us in the past strengthens our trust in His future plans.

In conclusion, we must learn to accept change as an inevitable part of life, but we do not need to face it with fear or anxiety. While everything around us may shift, God remains the same—our steady rock and fortress. In a world of uncertainty, He is the one anchor we can always rely on.

No matter what transitions or trials we encounter, we can rest in the assurance that our God is faithful, unwavering, and eternally unchanging. Let us build our lives upon Him, for only God remains unchanged.

Heavenly Father, I know you will never forsake me, nor will you ever abandon me. When everything in life seems to change, I will hold fast to Your Son Jesus. I know you will remain the same yesterday, today, and forever. Amen!

AMDG 

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Brian Pusateri

Brian is a Christian author and speaker. Brian, a lifelong Catholic, felt his life was forever changed when God spoke to his heart while attending an eight day silent Christian retreat in November of 2011. Soon after that retreat Brian founded 4th Day Letters and Broken Door Ministries. With the God inspired message of mercy and unconditional love that was placed on his heart during that retreat, Brian has been impacting others all over the country and around the world with his weekly letters, his talks, and his all day Christian retreats. In June of 2014, Brian’s life was again impacted in a very dramatic way when his eyesight suddenly became permanently impaired. The initial diagnosis was Multiple Scleroses (MS) but in December of 2019 the diagnosis was corrected to MOG antibody disease, a rare neurological disease. This health challenge has only served to draw Brian closer to God and bolster the importance of this timely yet ageless message.

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