So when I laid down in bed at 11:30pm because I was exhausted I was suddenly wide awake. Not only was I wide awake, but my mind was reeling. So since it is now 12:09am, I thought I may as well get up and do something... I decided that maybe if I get some of my thoughts out I can go to sleep (we'll see how this theory goes).
There have been so many things going on lately that I haven't really had time to process everything hardly much less blog. lol!! Oh well but here goes nothing. The other night I was at work and one of the girls was saying that we should only go through one major change in a year (such as moving, changing jobs, changing schools, etc). One major change a year? Hah that's funny. You see life doesn't go by the only one change a year rule. Everything is constantly changing in life, and big changes occur all the time. In the course of a year alone I have changed jobs, schools, moved on campus, and had other major life changes.... Lets see that 1...2...3...4....5......100 (Ok, so not really 100 but that's what it feels like sometimes).
One major change a year? Sure didn't happen this year... The fact is that everything changes constantly, and with these changes comes joy, sorrow, rejoicing, fear, and disappointments... But what happens when sorrow or disappointment is on the other side of these changes. How do you deal when things don't end up as what you thought or how you wanted? Sure everyone is disappointed at times, but what happens when you experience heartbreak and your world is crashing down? No amount of advice can change it.
Thankfully, I know one who heals broken hearts. One who can handle disappointments, sorrow, and pain. One who not only can handle them but heals and changes everything. The One who is constant, who cares, and who loves you more than you could ever know... God! He sent his son to die on the cross, and now we can have a direct personal relationship with him. 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to "Cast all your cares on him, for He cares for you." What happens is these things happen, and we try to take care of it ourselves instead of relying on God. We don't know the big picture, and just because things didn't turn out how we wanted doesn't mean they didn't how God wanted or that he doesn't have a plan. "He works all things together for the good of those who love Him." (Romans 8:28). So take your troubles, disappointments, heartbreak, joys, and delights to God, for he cares for you.
One of my favorite verses is Isaiah 46:4, "Even when you are old and your hair has turned grey, I am the same. I made you and I will take care of you." Although life throws curve balls and things change, God. The God that parted the Red Sea, raised the dead to life, healed lepers, and raised Christ from the dead is the same God that works in my life daily. He is the all powerful, all knowing, Great I AM, and He loves me. He knows the number of hairs on my head, and even as things change in my life and I get older God will still remain faithful and take care of me. I hope that brings you comfort. It brings me so much comfort and joy to know that no matter what may come my way God is constant. When others disappoint me and my world feels like it is crashing down; God's love never fails, never gives up, and never runs out on me!! How great it is to know that in a year and a half when I am looking for a teaching job, and hopefully setting up my classroom that God is there through it all. I am a dearly beloved child of God, and nothing can change that! That is what changes how we react and interact with people. And I am so thankful for that. And always remember.....
"Do not be anxious in anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
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