Changes

Change is a part of life.  Some changes are in our control and some are not.  We can all think of changes that have happened in our lives.  A new job, a new baby, a new home.  Some changes bring joy but some bring much sadness.  Early in my marriage we moved several times.  My husband transferred with his job so we started over many times.  Moving became such a habit that I would start getting ready for the next move even before we learned of a transfer.  My inner clock was ready to see something new.  When we moved to our current location I went through many periods of thinking it was time to move on until finally I realized that this is home.  We have now lived in our house for over thirteen years. The longest I have lived any where in my life. I'm finally settled and waiting patiently for whatever God has next for us.  I mentioned earlier that changes can sometimes bring much sadness.  I will cover that another day.

One thing I've learned over the years is when things change around me, God does not.  He is always the same as His word says... yesterday, today and forever.  I can trust Him to always be with me, to be ever present in my life.  As I ponder that last sentence, I have much peace in my heart.  I can rest knowing that God is in control even when I'm not.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17