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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.- James 1:17 NIV


John Maxwell said, "Change is inevitable, growth is optional." I think most of us resist change because it is uncomfortable. It pushes us to do things differently or shift our way of doing things. It may change our way of thinking about the things we face. There is peace and safety with our normal routines and way of doing/thinking of things. When those things change it can feel like our world turns into chaos and we don’t have control. We experience vulnerability. 

My family and I experienced significant change this last year as I stepped into vocational ministry. The change was both uncomfortable and exciting. There has been this wonderful peace surrounding the change. I believe, with my whole heart, it is because my employer changed, who I work for (God) stayed the same. 

As James reminds us our Heavenly Father doesn't change. He is constant. In the times when we are uncomfortable because of the changes in this life, God is the constant. God remains the same. He is the same today as He was yesterday. He will be the same tomorrow and the next day. We can have peace and comfort with that knowledge. 

So, as the inevitable occurs, take peace in knowing God remains the same. Accept the growth opportunity He is placing before you. He may be calling you to a deeper surrender to Him or to engage a spiritual gift He has given you. Wherever he is pushing you to grow through change, embrace the uncomfortableness. No matter what happens in this life, God remains. 

Be blessed and be a blessing,
Matt


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