“The Lord said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:1-3, NLT)
Dear Father in heaven, when we sit in change, thank you for giving us the freedom to straight up give up.Thank you for your everlasting love that marks my life with countless examples of your faithful care. And thank you for your unchanging loving-kindness that encourages me to keep a flexible spirit through change’s seasons. When I start to believe this change may do me in, may I look at the life of Abraham and remember you don’t send change alone: you send it with the promise of blessing. May I believe that this change is one way you open doors meant just for me. In the hopeful name of Jesus, amen.
* Taken from the book, Girl Meets Change: Truths to Carry You through Life’s Transitions
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Change is so hard, isn’t it? And sometimes it takes us a long time to accept it. Well, maybe that’s just me! 🙂 Thanks for the reminder that He is never changing and the encouragement to step in stride with Him when our changes come. Happy Sunday, friend.
No, Holly, it takes me a long time as well to accept change. I think the key is as Kristen points out in the book – to have a flexible spirit – one willing to bend to His purposes. So grateful for your thoughts!
That it is true, I agree with Holly on this, change it’s hard and its takes long to accept it! I’m struggling with that right now. Thanks for this encouraging post today! I’m visiting you from Sunday Stillness LinkUp.
Blessings,
Tayrina from http://www.hispurposeinme.com
Tayrina, change is hard. I think part of it is that we think everyone adapts to change easier than we do. In reality, many of us find transitions difficult. I pray your struggle becomes easier! Blessings!
That’s one of the passages that gives me so much hope in change. That Abraham could follow such a call is so much inspiration. Sounds like another great book I need to add to my reading list.
Kathryn, I am not yet finished with the book & it truly is excellent so far. I think we often forget Abram followed not knowing where he was going or how it would turn out. He truly went on a wing & a prayer. At least we have the support & encouragement gained from community 🙂
I am currently “wrestling with God” about a possible big life change were my husband to be offered a pastoral position that he is currently applying for. I have so many conflicting feelings about this opportunity. The odd thing is that most of them are good, but there is still a tension deep down where I am conflicted, and to the practical side, with good reason, but I believe the main driving force is the fear of moving from the home I have lived in for 30 years into a parsonage.
The Lord has been bringing to my attention many blogs recently about this very subject. In fact, a sister blogger actually recommended the book you mentioned in your blog.
Thank you for sharing and encouraging me as I prayerfully want to truly discern God’s will for this situation.
Karen, that is a huge change, requiring the surrender of all which is familiar. I will be praying for you that God brings you His peace in the midst of the wrestle. I haven’t finished the book yet, but it has so much encouragement & wisdom to offer even in the half to three quarters that I have read. May our God bring you the discernment & wisdom you need regarding this decision. Blessings!
I liked that change comes with a promised blessing…all by walking with Him! I don’t accept change that well at times, unless it is the change of the seasons, lol. I love those changes! Lord, help me to trust in you through all of the change in my life. ♥
Nannette, i do not do well with change either. I have often said, I am a creature of habit. I am so glad that along with change, He brings us the ability to adapt. I always appreciate reading your thoughts! Blessings!