Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your
gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about
anything, but in every situation, 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 your minds in
Christ Jesus.
It's the time of year when winter is trying to
figure out when to give in to spring. On Monday we had a two-hour delay due to
snow, by Friday the snow was melted with sixty-degree temperatures. The
change of seasons is a normal occurrence in southwest Ohio, so I'm used to it.
But what about other types of change. I admit I'm not fond of change. And it
happens. Often. But more often than not, adjustment to a new situation brings good
stuff. Even though I may fret and moan, an alteration in life may produce
better circumstances, new people, and positive growth. But even positive growing
pains don't always feel good. Sometimes they flat out hurt.
But the good news is, when I know a change has
come directly from God and is not something I've caused due to selfish reasons,
I have that wonderful peace that passes understanding. Even when I know the
change may have a foggy future of uncertainty, God calms my heart and carries
me through. I'm so thankful I have a God who understands me and knows what I
need, all the time. So even though the temperature varies and life throws curve
balls, God leads me through. He guards my heart and mind and I praise him for
that.
