I don't know if you're the same way, but all my life, I didn't do so well with change. For such a long time, I was either worried or stressed out about my life changing. I think the reason why I worry about change is that it opens the door to the unexpected, which makes me then think about all the things that could go wrong.
But then I ask myself, “Are you really trusting God if you’re so worried about what the unknown future holds? If you’re letting fear take a hold of you, are you really as close to God as you think you are?”
If you struggle with knowing how to handle change, I made this episode just for you. In this topic, I discuss my experience with both expected and unexpected change, and how I have learned to see change as a blessing and not a fear.
When I realize that I am letting fear control me, I remind myself of this truth: We worship an unchanging God. Girl, if you’re worried about the changes ahead, I want to let you know that God’s got you because He is unchanging. In this fast-paced world, we can cling to God as our rock because He is our comfort, He is our home, and He will never change. His promises are here to stay. And as we hold on to Him, we can take on the change in our lives with excitement rather than with fear.
Another truth I want to encourage you with is that God’s perfect love casts out fear, as 1 John 4:18 reminds us of. Recently, I thought about this verse in a whole new way. You see, even when the world is constantly changing, even though nothing really is promised to us, we are always promised God’s love. Jesus still died for you.
The three tips I go over in this episode are all about how I have learned to handle change better.
Tip #1: Prepare (this tip is for change you're expecting, such as going to college or starting a new job)
Tip #2: Find the blessing (this tip is for unexpected change, such as COVID-19, quarantine, etc.)
Tip #3: Remind yourself of God’s provision (this tip is for all kinds of change, because God will always provide for His children)
I hope this episode was helpful and that you enjoyed listening!
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