Welcome to 2026! I
believe the older I get the more quickly time passes. I know, time is time. Yet, it does feel as if the days move quickly. As we enter a new year, I will be taking the
month of January to focus on “new year” themes to get us kick-started into
2026. This week we will focus on the
constant.
Before we move to what is constant, it is important for us
to realize that our time, no matter how quickly it passes, is filled with
change. Changes can originate in a
multitude of ways. There are changes
that we may want to introduce into our lives.
A new year can orchestrate this for us with reflections on what was
successful in the past year and what may have caused us time to pause. It is those reflections that can help us to
determine where we may want to embark on a new way of thinking, of doing!
Along with ways we may want to introduce changes in our
lives, we may also have change ‘gifted’ to us – areas where change comes into
our lives that we may have not expected.
Some changes can be tough, a loss of relationship, job, or a loved
one. Some changes can be positive, such
as a new job, new relationships, or new adventures. Regardless of how we look at where our change
originates, it can bring disruption to our lives. It can be challenging to navigate change.
Often, it is while we walk through change that we may say to
ourselves, “I wish just ONE thing would remain the same.” Friends, we have that ONE thing – and His
name is Jesus. He is the same,
yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He will
never change. He will walk this life
journey with us, regardless of what changes we may see. He is faithful, loyal, and supportive. He will guide us, protect us, and most
importantly, He will LOVE us. As we face
the winds of change, whether self-induced or not, He will never leave us. I find great comfort in that knowledge.
As we begin 2026, let us always be reminded that change will
occur in our lives. We can be
guaranteed! We also have the guarantee
of a Savior who will be with us always during those changes, Jesus! When we need to hold onto a simple truth, may
we have simple faith that Jesus will provide the strength, the comfort, and the
guidance we need on our journey! Here is
to 2026!
Video that complements this post: The Constant
Dearest Jesus, thank you for being our constant amidst
the change in our lives. May we
prioritize coming to you first for the support we need during these
changes. Amen!
