Crazy Change

"I the Lord do not change.  So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed."

Malachi 3:6 (NIV)

I looked up the definition of a heat wave.  It stated that it is extended periods of hot weather.  This past week saw a heat wave here in New Hampshire.  Temperatures were 90+ and the humidity was unbearable.  Bottom line, it was just down right yucky.  Air conditioners were humming and people were doing just about anything to stay cool.  As quickly as the hot weather came, it left.  Friday night had us sitting on our patio, with me in a sweatshirt.  The change was SO fast!

It made me think about other changes going on in our world today.  No matter where I turn, there seems to be change abounding. 

Change is all around us:

• Change at workplaces is faster than ever before - changing processes, changing systems, changing people.
• Change at schools is faster than ever before - changing curriculum, changing guidelines.
• Change at churches is faster than ever before - changes in outreach and how to witness to communities.
• Change in relationships & communication - the ability to reach people 24/7 in many different ways.

There are times when all of the change around me purely overwhelms me.  It can make me wonder, "Am I changing fast enough, will I be able to keep up, what if the world passes me by?"  My heart will actually beat faster and I can become anxious.  Isn't anything staying the same?

Then I breathe, I smile, and I remember the verse for today.  There is one person who does not change, Jesus!  When the life of today has me questioning, I turn to the rock that I know will always be there and will be the same today, tomorrow, forever.  In Jesus I can take refuge through all this change.  I know He will be there for me, to catch me amidst all of the chaos, among all of the change.  He will be there to calm my nerves and to help me grow.  He will be there to guide me through the changes of this world so that I can experience the constant of His world!  

When life has us wondering if we can keep up with the changes of the world, let us remember that there is one we can go to for comfort and guidance.  Sit down with Jesus.  Let Him know your fears.  Share your anxious thoughts.  Then remember to LISTEN to what He has to say to you.  For it is in the listening, the simple faith of listening, that we will find peace.

Gracious Father, the change happening in today's world can send our minds racing.  Help us to come to you when it becomes overwhelming.  May we share what is on our hearts and may we hear what you have to say.  Through simple faith may be find the peace among the chaos.  In your holy name we pray.  Amen!