I tend to be the kind of person who becomes totally wrapped up in whatever the task may be before me. Lately, it seems as though I can't get one foot in front of the other, keep my balance and stay focused on the task at hand. My mind is consumed with things that should be done, could have been done and things that have to be done, all the while, things change.
Change. Such a dreaded word at times, but is it really all that bad? Think about it. Before you are married, you are single, right? Then, you meet someone and something changes. You fall in love and your life is never the same again. Move ahead a few years, you marry and it is just the two of you, you decide to grow your little family, so you add a little one and once again something changes. These tend to be the kind of changes that bring us laughter and joy! These are the easy changes to handle! We all know too well that life is not all about easy changes.
The storm clouds come and dark days dawn. Friends and family members hurt and pain rips our hearts into pieces. Friendships fail and loved ones die. That is the reality of this thing we call life. These changes are not always easy to accept, but they are necessary. They aide in our growth and walk with the Lord.
Just this past week, our family lost a dear friend. Mrs. Jackie fought and kicked cancer, but her body succumbed to a heart attack. When the phone call came, my heart was broken. The tears fell and the hurt was heavy. Her family (and friends who loved her so) was (is) about to experience change as never before.
Just a little over a week ago, a friend from home was involved in a very serious auto mobile accident. Fortunately, the Lord had his hand on Jessica and her friend, their lives were spared, however physical limitations are being challenged. They will face change for a while like they have never known.
James and I have friends whose marriages have stood terrible tests. Some were able to rise from the ashes and others have not. With this, brings change--not only for the couple, but for the entire family unit.
In each situation, although they are different in their own respect, one thing remains the same. The love the Father has for every life touched by change. He is there to hold us up when we feel we have no strength. Provide comfort when all we feel is pain. Heal the brokenness when it all seems hopeless. Though physically he is not here to hold a hand or be a shoulder to lean on, he provides those for us who can fill the gaps. Our spouses, our parents, siblings and friends. Maybe you personally are not facing a trial at this time, be thankful. Maybe He has placed you in the life of someone who needs you to be there to listen, care for and love.
If currently you are facing change, embrace the opportunity to grow. Lean on Jesus like never before and know that you are loved.
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8
Blessings,
Heather
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