Change causes me to waver in my faith. Sure, I still believe in God, but sometimes I buy into fear instead. Like amnesia, I lose memories that matter.
Where’s my information recall when I need it?
Change affect everyone of us. It’s unavoidable and it can be scary. We will all walk through seasons of change throughout our lifetime.
Life is change. And change is often for our good.
Consider the fact that embryos become babies who become toddlers. Then toddlers become energetic children. Those children transition into adolescence. Then comes young adulthood, adulthood, mid-life and finally those golden years. Why golden? Isn’t all of life golden? I’d say so.
I’m learning to adjust to change as we speak. My oldest moved off to college. My youngest changed high schools this year. And I’m looking in the mirror to see a new me, a middle-aged me. What now? Who am I now that my season of mothering is winding down? Add to this the stress of having our home on the market. Where will we live? Is this even a wise move? Will someone buy our home in this economy?
As I process and pray for direction, I have to remember all that God has done for me. If I don’t remember, I will lose ground and my faith will weaken.
So I recall:
* God provided a way for me to stay home with my kids. And fifteen years later, He still provides. Praise!
* God provided another home for my family every single time we’ve moved. We’ve never been homeless.
* God provided me with scholarships to conferences to pursue my passion for speaking and writing.
* God provided me with healing and hope when needed it most.
* God provided me with just the right email, phone call or friend when I felt alone.
And so on…
The truth is God can be trusted in uncertain times of change. I’ve seen God be God time and time again. I’ve experienced His peace during stormy times of my life. I’ve heard His gentle whisper and felt His unfailing love.
So tell me again why do I listen to fear???
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