One day last week as I was busy trying to get errands done, the road construction in the area forced me to change lanes. This, in turn, slowed traffic to a stand still. “I have to get home and change clothes before meeting my friends.” I thought to myself. As I sat in traffic, a hot flash surged through my body like a fire gaining oxygen. Oh the joys of “the change” women endure with age. I had to get home before I changed my mind about getting together with the girls. When I finally got home and hurried to switch clothes, I started thinking about how many changes had occurred in those few minutes.

To me, change represents action. It can be subtle. So subtle in fact, it’s hardly noticeable. Other times the action of change is huge! Sometimes I want change, I even need change. Other times I don’t want it at all. What is hardest for me is when a huge change occurs when I don’t want any!

I think the majority of people don’t like change. They become familiar and comfortable with the way life is going. They feel safe, content and happy. And change can threaten that security. We all know the saying “There are no guarantees”. I find exception to this. My life is guaranteed to have change. Some I welcome, some I don’t. But I am also guaranteed our Lord will be with me during those difficult times. He doesn’t say that life will be easy. He says He will always be beside me, loving me and guiding me. When I remember this, the change before me doesn’t seem quite as overwhelming. I place my trust in the fact that the changes in my life are part of His plan and I know He only wants what is best for me.

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”  Deut. 31:8 NIV

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”         John 16:33 NIV

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11 NIV