How to Handle Life Transitions

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Life transitions keep coming, whether it is a promotion you don't feel ready for or a relationship that has to change, and plans rarely hold. Solomon stepped into a shaky new role and went to Gibeon to meet God before he did anything else. He asked for an understanding mind instead of asking God to fix his situation, and Pastor Smith says that kind of prayer changes you so the next situation goes differently. In this sermon, preached in 2021, Pastor Kaloma Smith of UAMEZ Church in Palo Alto, California preaches on 1 Kings 3:4-14 and walks through six kinds of transitions before showing how Solomon handled his. Questions this sermon answers How do you handle a big transition in life? Set yourself apart with God first, the way Solomon left the politics of Jerusalem for Gibeon, before you try to solve it. Why do Christians need time alone with God during change? Pastor Smith says time set apart for God, like a daily quiet time, resets your mind before the worry of the day takes over. What should I pray for when the same problems keep coming back? Ask God for wisdom and to change you, because the same dating pattern or dead-end job tends to repeat until you change. Why do people treat you differently when you grow? Growth in your position, influence, health or faith can unsettle people who still see you the way you used to be. Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-14 Chapters 0:00 Life is full of transitions 5:06 Six kinds of transitions we face 6:30 When relationships change 9:57 Protecting your mental health 13:32 Growing in faith when others don't get it 17:14 Solomon's hard start as king 20:54 Set yourself apart and pray for wisdom Join us Sundays at 10 AM PT, 3549 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, or live at youtube.com/@uamez Plan your visit: uamez.com Instagram: instagram.com/uamezchurch Facebook: facebook.com/uamezchurch #UAMEZChurch #LifeTransitions #1Kings3