Change

We all know that change is a part of life.

Sometimes we welcome the change such as a change of scenery, seasons changing or weather changing.  This time of year we really think of that season change as Fall is upon us.

At other times, we don't want the change.

Change is inevitable.

Life as of late has thrown a lot of changes my way:

• Watching my children grow older and begin to drive.
• Changes in education - and how teaching is not what it was 21 years ago when I began.
• Friends moving away.
• My parents growing older and seeing them have physical issues.  My daddy especially.
• Our farm area - the Lord gave my parents an opportunity to put up a cell tower on the land.  It is a change that will help them as they get older - however, it is still a change in how our land looks and the memories of home.
• The death of many in our family or close friends.
• Health in general as I am not a "spring chicken" anymore, but still not "old."

I used to be a person who did not do well AT ALL with change.

I hated it.

I hated not having everything the same.

My time with the Lord has grown me and CHANGED me in that fact.  Change still affects me, as it would anyone, but it affects me less and for a shorter time.

By drawing closer to the One Who never changes, He has helped me to see that all of the changes He produces in my life change me to be more like Him.

As we were getting ready for the change around our farmland this summer, the Lord gave me this verse:

James 1:17 ~ Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

He made me to see that no matter what change comes my way, it is good and He has a purpose.

In that truth, I rest.

Even though I may not always like the change, I have learned to go to Him, and Him alone, when changes take place.  I have learned to cling to Him or to just abide in Him when changes do not make sense or feel scary.  Clinging to Him has changed me - changed me to reflect Him in my changes instead of reflect what I might think or feel.

People change and circumstances change.

God never changes. 

He is Holy.  He is Righteous.

He is Faithful.

In all of the changes I have experienced, and will continue to experience, my heart's desire is to change more into His likeness. 

Change more into His character. 

Change more into HIM.

Change with HIM by my side.