Today is Five Minute Friday with Kate Motaung! Lisa-Jo recently handed the baton to Kate to host FMF. The idea is to write for 5 minutes without editing. Just write. Today’s word prompt is change.
We all face changes in life. Usually, they happen slowly over the process of time. We ease into aging and quietly embrace the inevitable. We learn to enjoy each moment and count our 1,000 gifts with hope.
However, sometimes, change happens quickly. The rug is ripped out and the world we live in refuses to stop. We are forced to go on with life while fighting the desperation to rewind our circumstances. We want nothing more than to reclaim what was once identified as normal. And we can’t…
On July 16th, my life, and the lives of my family, changed forever when my wonderful stepfather went home to be with the Lord from a sudden heart attack. He was only 58 years old. There were no real warning signs. We never had the chance to say goodbye.
And then life kept moving and change swept us up.
Today, life looks completely different than anything I’ve ever known. But God…
- I know God is with us inside the changes.
- I know when we are swept up with change, we are also swept up into His arms.
- I understand He has a plan and purpose for everything and everyone under heaven.
- I’m choosing to trust in the midst of change.
Today, I’m praying that you will trust inside change as well. When grief consumes and change calls, I pray you will allow our Lord and Savior to wrap you up in peace. I pray you will remember that you have purpose, even inside the changes of life. And, I want you to know that though the change might hurt, it doesn’t mean it can’t be used for His glory. All things can be used to give Him glory and fulfill the purpose He has for you.
I know you can find grace inside His change.
Yesterday, I tweeted this: Grief has a way of opening the eyes to what’s important. Grace has a way of allowing one to see the upside of grief.
What I mean is that with Jesus, we can always find hope in what seems hopeless. And when Christ is in it, every negative includes a positive. Jesus is in the change, friends. He is in this. I know He is…
Have a beautiful weekend.
Love,
Jennifer
My book, Nothing to Hold but Hope, is available!
So touched by your beautiful words today. Thank you for sharing your family’s grief and your wisdom about grace. Blessed by your perspective. Sending hugs from FMF 🙂
Thank you.
Hi Jennifer, Your words are full of wisdom. My husband announced he was leaving suddenly on Mother’s Day 2009 for a woman he had reconnected with on Facebook. He left a week later and never looked back. We had just renewed our vows that Valentines Day and I was pregnant (surprise!) With our 5th little boy. What a Blessing that Baby turned out to be and, in some ways although I wish yhings were different, what a Blessing my ex left too. I would necer trade the Baby or the strength, faith, hope, Love…so many Good things that I have now for a man who would turn his back.
Change can be hard, but I am certain we will meet those we are meant to again one day. I will pray for your family and your stepfather today.
God Bless…
PS I am participating in the fmfparty too but haven’t gotten my post up. Maybe of I left shorter comments… 😉
Wow, what an amazing testimony you have. I’m so thankful that we serve a faithful God who is able to take care of every need and turn all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. You are a strong woman! Thank you for reading and encouraging me today.
“Today, I’m praying that you will trust inside change as well.” Learning to trust in the midst of change is so hard but so necessary. Thank you for reminding me though your grief that He is faithful to be trusted in all things.
Thanks for reading, Amy.