If you fear change, give it to Him

As some one who longs for adventure and desires to make my life have a story worth hearing about, I sure am resistant to change. I know that I am really good at being somewhere—once the change has happened and the dust settles. However, the anticipation of changing, loosing someone (even for a short time), or moving anywhere fills me with dread. I am working on learning how to embrace and long for change, because taking that leap into the unknown is often more rewarding in the long run.

This year has been a huge year of change. Some of the important people in my life have moved or left for various programs or schooling. Also, I have chosen to travel and explore new sites. Through each decision to move and do something, it was uncomfortable, but if I had chosen not to move, I would have significantly missed out. Through each moment of change; saying goodbye to old friends and welcoming in new ones, I have dared to be thankful instead of holding on to fear. Remaining fully in the present so as to remember, and even prove, God true in his promise to be with me, always. I am reminded that the perfect love of Christ casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). 

One of my favorite authors, Ann Voskamp, writes: “All fear is but the notion that God’s love ends. Did you think that I [God] end, that I will not be enough”? God offers to us his perfect love—and promises that it will never end. I remain confident in this—in every season, through every change, you are still God, and I will see His goodness.

Lord God, remind me that all fear is but the notion that your love somehow ends. You never end; our God is always infinite and enough. Today let me walk unafraid. Your endless love ends all my fears (One Thousand Gifts). God thank you that your love, your promises, and your grace direct us in to the unknown. You drive and we hang on. Earthly fears have no bound in the face of your relentless, pursuing, disarming love. Wrap me up in that and never let me fall. Help me to grow in  my dependance on you. Thank you for saving me from myself. God of wonders, thank you for blessing me.

Embrace the change and hold fast to God as he directs you through the wild ride of life. Live in the present and head into the unknown; confident that your guide knows the way.