III. Discussion:  Is it possible for men to alter the plan of God?
        Isa 14:24-27   "For the Almighty has purposed and who can thwart Him?"

 A. Abraham's bargaining over Sodom and Gomorrah
        Gen 18:23-33    "Will you sweep  away the righteous with the wicked?  v23
                (DIALOGUE: 50? 45? 40? 30? 20? 10?     NOT 10)

 B. Moses' prayer to spare Israelites
        Ex 32:1-14   "Turn from your fierce anger; relent and do not bring disaster on your people. v12
                Then the Lord relented." v14  (ORIGINAL PLAN EXECUTED)

 C. Hezekiah's prayer for extended life
        2 Ki 20    "I will add 15 years to your life."

        1. Problem
                Job 14:5  "Man's days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot
                                succeed."
        2. Better if prayer not prayed?  (MANASSEH BORN)

IV. Application
 A. Let's remember
    1. When a life situation doesn't seem to fit Biblical teaching, do not question Biblical teaching, rather,
        re-examine the life situation in the light of the Biblical teaching.

    2. Ask for grace to accept what we cannot change, (personal limitations, personal appearance, past experiences,
        or present circumstances) and work on changing what God wants you to change (destructive behavior, bad attitudes,
        harmful habits or a loose lifestyle).

   3. Do not compare yourself with others, knowing God's plan for each person is unique.

   4. Be thankful Someone greater than you is in ultimate control, then tell God how grateful you are that one of
       His attributes is sovereignty.

 B. A suggested prayer for serious Christians:
        "Father, I'm yours. You can do anything  you want to with me, any time you want to do it, any way you want to do it,
        for any purpose you want to accomplish. Now flood my soul with Your peace. I thank You   in Jesus' name. Amen."

 C. Hymm:  "God Lead His Dear Children Along"

  "Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright
  God leads His dear children along.
  Sometimes in the valley in the darkest of night
  God leads His dear children along."
  Some thru the water, some thru the flood
  Some thru the fire, but all thru the blood.
  Some thru great sorrow but God gives a song
  In the night season and all the day long.'