You Can Always Count on Change

Hello Readers,
I wanted to share a few things that I have learned so far in this wonderful year of 2015. I began the year without having any New Year resolutions which was a first for me. I am very fond of my lists! Although I didn't have a formal list of things I must do, I did expect 2015 to be a year of change. I was really ready for something great to happen in my life. I entered the year ready for excitement. I knew there would be challenges to overcome and most likely things I didn't want to do necessarily but I am ready for anything!

Last night I finished reading a book recommended to me by one of my professors titled "Who Moved My Cheese?" Its just a short book packed with some really helpful strategies for dealing with change. I mean lets face it, who really likes change? If you are one who actually does, congratulations because life is full of change.

Change is inevitable. I feel like my life is changing more this year than ever. I am having to think about what I'll do after college. I have to plan for my career. I have never liked answering these questions but they are really important now and I need to figure out what to do next. I am absolutely terrified of the future. Life has been pretty easy up until this point and I don't want to have to deal with such worries. I like being comfortable but guess what? That's my own human desire to be comfortable. If God says "drop everything and follow me" am I willing to do that? I would love to say yes but boy is that ever frightening!

Here are two scripture passages to think about and I have probably shared them before but they are still relevant and will continue to be.

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know that plans I have for you" says the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Thank goodness somebody has a plan!)

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

I am trusting in the One who hold the map of my life. I may only see pieces of it at a time but I know that those parts I do see are directed by God and God alone so why not trust Him.

Jill Emily