5-4-2011...Accepting Change

The world is full of changes. Some occur on a daily basis such as our clothes, the day of the week, and our moods. Other changes happen over a period of time like the graying of our hair or our maturity. Often changes come unexpectedly and quickly like the loss of a loved one, a change in jobs, or crisis that completely throws us for a loop. The key to surviving any change is the acceptance of it.

We tend to feel as if we have complete and utter control of our lives which is absolutely ludicrous. The thought that we can make things happen in one way or another is only feasible with the smallest parts of our lives: what we wear, how we cut our hair, what we eat for dinner to name a few. Mostly though our lives are full of things we cannot bend to our every whim.

This is one of the hardest things to accept in life. We have to relinquish our perception of control. The key is becoming adept at rolling with the punches and making the best of the situations in our lives. Sometimes, we must admit defeat and move on when the opportunity presents itself. Well, admitting defeat can mean failure and that isn't the case. You haven't failed most of the time. Things just sometimes don't work out. It is imperative to embrace the belief that all experiences are for our growth...some will teach us positive lessons, others will remind us that we are not perfect.

When new opportunities are placed in your path I feel that if they are meant to be all the necessary components come together seamlessly. You have to pray hard for your intended path to be made clear and when it is lit up in front of you be willing to go for it. Though it may be scary, uncertain, and a shift from your "normal" if may very well be the blessing you've waited so long for.

Change can be slow, swift, expected, or world-altering. Change can be good or bad. Change can be sought out or thrust upon us. The only constant in change is that it will occur. Ready or not, here it comes. Be ready to deal with whatever may come. Trust yourself to make the right decisions. Mainly trust in the Lord to do what is best for you...

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

God Bless,
Tammy