So the past two years have been ones of constant change for me. I met and married the love of my life, graduated college, and moved to a different state. My mom says that I am like my grandfather; I hate change. Don't get me wrong, I love being married and I love my life. The whole moving away from everyone I've known my whole life kinda has thrown me for a loop. Some things I have gotten used to; new house and city. Others, not so much. I guess what I'm trying to say is that starting something can be the scariest thing in the world.
But I'm finding that with all the challenges of being way out of my comfort zone is that I have become a more self-reliant person. And I like that. I believe the words of Jeremiah 29:11 "'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.'" A while back I prayed that God would take me out of my comfort zone. At the time I felt pretty confident that He would appreciate the sentiment but not really act on it. Lesson I learned: be careful what you ask God for because He just might give it to you! haha
I feel like this is a time He is using to draw me close to Him and my husband. My biggest fear in life is to be alone. Well, I have never felt so alone then I have at times the past four months. And you know what? I haven't fallen apart. Sure, I have shed many a tear but altogether I am in one piece ;)
When you are most vulnerable I think God is especially close. I love the book of Psalms. One chapter in particular has stood out to me at this time,
O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts
from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue
you know it completely, O Lord.
You hem me in-behind and before;
you have laid your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there...
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139:1-8,9
I'm sure you've heard the saying, "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger". Well, I take comfort in the fact that the things that bring me pain or sadness are all under the control of the One who has His hand on me. I'll admit, sometimes I doubt His plan making. But when I focus on His goodness and the blessings He pours out on my life all the time; new beginnings are both beautiful and exciting.
So, if you are struggling with a big life changing event; hang in there! it will get easier, and whatever He is doing will turn out beautifully!
But I'm finding that with all the challenges of being way out of my comfort zone is that I have become a more self-reliant person. And I like that. I believe the words of Jeremiah 29:11 "'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.'" A while back I prayed that God would take me out of my comfort zone. At the time I felt pretty confident that He would appreciate the sentiment but not really act on it. Lesson I learned: be careful what you ask God for because He just might give it to you! haha
I feel like this is a time He is using to draw me close to Him and my husband. My biggest fear in life is to be alone. Well, I have never felt so alone then I have at times the past four months. And you know what? I haven't fallen apart. Sure, I have shed many a tear but altogether I am in one piece ;)
When you are most vulnerable I think God is especially close. I love the book of Psalms. One chapter in particular has stood out to me at this time,
O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts
from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue
you know it completely, O Lord.
You hem me in-behind and before;
you have laid your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there...
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139:1-8,9
I'm sure you've heard the saying, "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger". Well, I take comfort in the fact that the things that bring me pain or sadness are all under the control of the One who has His hand on me. I'll admit, sometimes I doubt His plan making. But when I focus on His goodness and the blessings He pours out on my life all the time; new beginnings are both beautiful and exciting.
So, if you are struggling with a big life changing event; hang in there! it will get easier, and whatever He is doing will turn out beautifully!
1 comment:
My dearest Lizzy,
nice post!! I agree completely and that Psalm is amazing, isn't it?
Def. one of my favorites!
I am glad you are making it through hun :)
I miss you dearly.
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