A New Perspective on Change...

The Lord has introduced me to a new perspective on change. I have taken to walking with my mother in the morning. The first time we went around the track, we parked in a shaded area that was really close to the track. The next time we parked a little further from the track, and I made the comment (more an observation than a complaint really) you usually park closer. That particular morning (yesterday) I had a dificult time with itching. (Sometimes when I walk, I itch, but I want to get into that later.) So anyway, that morning when I got back into the car to wait for my mother, the super walker (proud daughter speaking), and there was such a great breeze outside that I did not need to turn on the air conditoiner. It was really nice. So anyway, today Mama parked where she usually does, and when I went to sit in the car (did not itch as much today, but like I said I want to talk about the itching thing separately) I noticed the place closer to the track had a little less shade and a little less breeze. There was still some shade so it was not unbearable by any means. But I notice the difference, and I commented on it. As soon as I did I heard the Lord say, "See what happens when you complain about your blessings." Immediately I remembered my comment about my mother usually parking closer to the track.

God was teaching me a valuable lesson. You see I am the kind of person who likes her cheese where it is, thank you very much. Change has often annoyed me, and I usually take big change like one might take liquid medicine (very reluctantly). But I made a decision today. I am going to a make a practice of looking for the blessing in the change.

I mean if I am going to move with God things are going to change. He believes in taking us from glory to glory, and with every new level of glory, there comes new changes, challenges, and responsibilities. In my determination to be all that God has called me to be, I am going to have to learn to move with Him. When I think about this, the Biblical reference that comes to my mind is Elijah. Elijah probably became pretty comfortable with the ravens bringing him his food everyday, and drinking fresh spring water. When the spring dried and the ravens stopped visiting him, he had an opportunity to complain to God. However, the Bible does not say anything about him complaining. It only says the Word of the Lord came to him. It only shows that God immediately had an instruction for his provision.

I cannot think of any account in the Word of God, or in my own life even, when God has not made provision for His people when He moves them, or even when they have to move. With the children of Isreal the fire and the cloud moved with them. When Joseph was thrown in jail, God moved the blessing on into the jailhouse with Him. Uh oh, I am going to get excited in a minute. I already am actually. lol Last night I was realeased into my call by a prophet of God. I will talk more about that later; this really is all about flowing with God, knowing that He is in control, and looking for the blessings in the changes in our lives. And that is about all I have to say for now.

Leave it to me to not post here in almost a year and then come back and post something this long, without a hello. Well, hello cyber space. I am working on posting on a blog everyday. (That is actually a goal of mine. And I am of the opinion that I can (in Christ) meet all my goals. I will talk about that later too. ) Yeah I know. I always think about readers that may stop by. Lord let this be a blessing to someone else even as it has been a blessing to me.

Much love,

Roz