Because change is good, it’s healthy.
The older I get, the more I find myself learning this truth.
As a young woman change was terrifying.
I lived in fear of bad things happening and did all I could to ward off danger.
But after living through years of loss, I learned change is healthy.
He used those years to teach me about the frailty and blessing of life.
Not to waste my time trying to avoid whatever may come (because many things are completely out of our control), but instead to invest in the day I have.
Which is why I can walk through our current changes and smile, even though my heart aches.
Our son-in-law and daughter and the grandbabies moved almost three hours away last weekend.
Our youngest daughter will move in a few weeks.
Our home will hold just three people, something we’ve not had in over twenty years.
Yes, my heart is missing them.
Yes, it’s a time of grieving a loss.
No, I’m not unhappy.
Because God is doing this and I’m so thankful for His guidance in each of their lives.
I’m practicing praise.
Praising Him for all He has given us.
Worshipping Him, so thankful He is directing their lives.
Honoring Him, because these people, who began as babies in our arms, never belonged to us, they have always been His.
I’m expectant, because although I don’t know what the future holds, I know Who is holding us.
May our lives, wherever we are, bring glory to His name.
Psalm 86:12 KJV — I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You for change. Thank You for using life’s changes to shine into my heart and mind those things I would not have willingly learned otherwise. Lord, thank You for the patchwork of experiences which have brought me to this place. Thank You that You are using life to hone our hearts and help us learn dependence upon You. Lord, I rest in the knowledge that You have each of these dear people in Your hands and I thank You for all You are doing in their lives. Please continue to grow them in their walk with You. Please continue to provide for their needs and guide them in each day. Thank You for these dear people we love so much. Thank You for using them to teach me about You and Your love. I praise Your holy name, Jesus. Amen.
patientlyhopeful 