In the last week God has boldly struck down my anxieties and fears about the inevitable. Which includes change, growth, death, and life. These are all things that I try not to dwell on as much as possible because I have always felt that if I did I would be giving it power.
The funny thing is that God wants us to acknowledge it, God wants us to face it head on with courage and be stronger than it because the first step in healing or growth is acknowledging that there is a need for it.
Change has been a constant thing I’ve tried avoiding in my life. However time and time again God puts me right in the middle of it all. Whether its pastors relocating due to Gods calling or friends that live in a different state, I have had to figure out healthy ways to face it.
I have a friend whom I have only known for close to 6 months. She came into my life through church and changed my life in so many ways I couldn’t even describe. Her and I have so much to relate to and our love for Jesus is what Makes us inseparable. Finding out that she is moving back home caused me to dwell in sadness and confusion for a bit. However time and time again I get through these sorts of changes in life and one thing I know for sure is that this isn’t “good bye” instead its a “see ya later”.
In Isaiah 52:7 it says this “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messengers who bring good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!”
This verse is such a declaration of peace and comfort to my soul for I know that through all life”s challenges God is equipping me to tell others of the peace He has given me.
“He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us.” Says 2 Corinthians 1:4.
A constant reminder when going through something is that everything happens for a reason, and to trust God with all your worries, questions, and confusion. I know that this is easier said than done, however we must trust Gods promise to us and remember that we are not alone in our struggles and celebrations.
Thank you for reading through todays blog! I am celebrating and rejoicing in the name of God as it been over a year since all this started as just a tiny idea. I appreciate and couldn’t do it without all your support.
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