Heavenly Father,
You know I am in the middle of the semi-annual kids' consignment sale, I am seeing tons of items: toys, sporting gear and massive amounts of clothing for all ages. I think about what Jesus said about old garments and new garments; old habits or rituals and new ways of life. Lord, I know our precious young adults are leaving former ways and moving into new seasons of life. School is nearing completion and relocation seems imminent. Careers are changing and responsibilities being realigned. Bob and I are in a new season of life and on the brink of fresh possibilities. Life is full of change and we are repeatedly called to adjust, adapt and get in step with new rhythms. It is probably true that the only easy way to deal with change is if I am the one doing the change! I pray that all of us can accept change with integrity, flexibility and eager anticipation, knowing Your promises are real. You work all things for our good and You are ever mindful of us; true to all You promise those who seek You. Thank You, Lord God for Your steadfast faithfulness in every season, for every reason and circumstance. Thank You for going before us and preparing the way. Align our wills with Your Will. Change is inevitable, but our God is invincible, innovative, incredible and eternal - there is nothing You cannot do! In Jesus' Name, Amen
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
Romans 12: 2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed [changed] by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Malachi 3:6 "
I am the Lord, and I do not change. And so you, the descendants of Jacob, are not yet completely lost.”
Hebrews 13:8
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
Change is a law of organizational life….today’s motto for leadership is ‘change or perish’. The only thing worse than ignoring change is leaping into it willy-nilly. – John Maxwell
People reply on one of five coping mechanisms when responding to change. The five coping mechanisms of any transition are:
1. Hold out (hope that the past returns)
2. Keep out (hunker in the bunke
r)
3. Move out (relocate and hid
e
in nostalgic yearnings for the status quo)
4. Close out (toss in the towel and admit defeat)
5. Reach out (change with a direction toward the future)
Change is often discouraging to people. Massive change can be disheartening. People need to have regular encouragement along the journey; assurance that things are going to be OK, that the future is not gloomy but bright. Change agents need to have a positive attitude and give forth encouragement liberally, especially in the early stages of a new change journey, as many are in a process of grief.
- from Change is Like A Slinky by Hans Finzel
Keep smilin', Beautiful Children. If change isn't upon you, better accept that it's coming .....we can do this!
Always and forever ~
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