Accepting Change

by Alan and Clarice Smith 18 February 2024

I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

When I was younger, I welcomed change. That was probably because I either instigated the changes in my life or at least seemed to have control over them. Life was full of new possibilities as I went off to college, learned new things and made new friends. Change was everywhere, encouraged and embraced.

Now that I am older, I realise that life sometimes leads me to places I don’t want to go. I have become resistant to change and often try to cling to the status quo. My head knows that this is impossible but my heart remains stubborn.

We often don’t see ‘the big picture’ in life, only God does. Change can bring about anxiety and fear, until we recognise that God is with us in the midst of all change.

Letting go of fear begins when we trust in God. When change comes, we can ask what we can learn from the situation. We can look for what God might be trying to teach us, which can lessen our resistance to change. And we can pray that we will be able to cope with change and allow God to guide us through it.

PRAYER
O Heavenly Father walk with us today and be our guide through whatever changes may come. In Jesus’ name we ask our prayer.
Amen