"There is nothing permanent except change."
God continues to teach me one very important lesson about this life: change is inevitable. Over the last 11 years, I have moved six times. And each time I've had to pack up a house and say good-bye to memories made within its four walls, I am overcome with a strange understanding. I spent most of my teenage years unsettled and in a constant state of worry. What would tomorrow bring? When are we going to have to move again? Will I ever find a place I can call home? I jokingly once told my mother, "We're going to end up moving now that my room is decorated exactly the way I want it." Sure enough, two days later we had to leave our rental and find a new place to live. But each time we moved, I knew that God would provide for us. And that has brought peace in the middle of a raging storm.
Complacent isn't a word in my vocabulary. I am all too familiar with life's unexpected changes to allow myself to become too comfortable. It's why I challenge myself to step outside my comfort zone and face fears. Lately, God has has brought a lot of teaching opportunities my way. Standing up in front of a group of people isn't scary. It's the teaching part that completely terrifies me. But God is good and He reminds me that "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13) When I think in terms of what I cannot do and what God can do, it really puts things into perspective. And I thank God for those moments when He brings some much needed clarity. So, the next time you find yourself in the middle of a raging storm, I pray God brings you understanding, clarity, and perspective.
--Jessica
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