Change

Change is not something I'm fond of. Right now there is so much change that it is hard to breathe sometimes. Today while having some quiet time I desperately felt the need for something familiar. After tearing into the closest media rate box, I came upon my copy of Oswald Chambers' "My Utmost for His Highest." Ah, an old friend was found! I smiled and shed half a tear when I ready the entry for today:

"The strain of life is what builds our strength. If there is no strain, there will be no strength. Are you asking God to give you life, liberty, and joy? He cannot, unless you are willing to accept the strain. And once you face the strain, you will immediately get the strength. Overcome your own timidity and take the first step. Then God will give you nourishment."

So I continue to pray about stuff as I work on settling in, soaking up the joyous moments to hang onto during the tougher ones. And look! Most of my boxes have been unpacked now : )