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How To Trust God When You Don't Like the Changes In Your Life—Part Three

October 9, 2026

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How to Trust God When You Don't Like the Changes in Your Life

In this message, Rick Warren addresses a question many people face during seasons of disruption: How do you maintain trust in God when everything around you is shifting in ways you don't want? Drawing from a series called Strategies for Stressful Times, Warren offers five concrete practices for navigating unwanted change without losing your footing. The central argument is that stability comes not from controlling circumstances but from learning to respond to them differently.

Stop Asking "Why" and Start Asking "What"

Warren identifies a common trap: obsessing over why difficult things are happening. "God doesn't owe us an explanation on why he does everything in the world or why he allows everything in the world," he says. Instead, he recommends shifting the question to "What do you want me to learn?" This pivots attention away from circumstances you cannot control and toward your own character formation.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:02) **Introduction to the Series** - Rick Warren continues "Strategies for Stressful Times" with the final part of "How to Trust God When You Don't Like the Changes in Your Life."
  • 2 (00:35) **Step 2: Learn from God's Word** - After asking God, the second action is to learn from Scripture and its teachers.
  • 3 (02:42) **Step 3: Ask "What Do You Want Me to Learn?"** - Instead of asking why change is happening, ask God what he wants you to learn from it.
  • 4 (07:51) **Step 4: Focus on What Never Changes** - When facing unwanted changes, anchor yourself in unchangeable truths.
  • 5 (10:26) **Step 5: Keep Telling God "I Trust You No Matter What"** - The final step is a daily declaration of trust regardless of circumstances.
  • 6 (13:44) **Closing Prayer and Commitment** - Warren leads a prayer of surrender and trust, followed by an invitation to respond.
  • 7 (18:10) **Final Encouragement** - A brief post-message reflection on God's love as an anchor during difficulties.

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Rick Warren

Show Notes

Change is a part of life. But sometimes, there are seasons when change feels so rapid and relentless that we feel stuck—overwhelmed, exhausted, and not knowing what to do. In this message, Pastor Rick reminds you that God has a purpose for the changes you face—and it’s to make you more like Jesus.The bigger the changes that happen in your life, the more time you need to spend with God, reading the Bible, talking to him in prayer, and listening to what he wants to say to you. Join Pastor Rick as he highlights the importance of spending daily time with God so you can experience his peace and rest.
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