Change=Fear

Have you ever noticed, just when you think that you are strumming along content in life, CHANGE happens? Not all change is bad though. We grow up, move from home...the beginning of change...as life happens, some get married, some have kids...these are all changes, and not bad ones. Maybe a new job happens for you, which is good change, or perhaps you lose your job...bad change (unless that is what you wanted!)...and it is interesting how change can precipitate the big bad fear monster in so many of us. I do believe this is a natural course. We have fear of the un-known. We have fear of the rational and irrational situations. We fear that our worst fears will come to be. However, what happens when you stop and really think about what is making you fearful? When you get down to the root of the matter. Are you really afraid of what you thought you were afraid of? Sometimes you need to find YOUR inner lion...not the cowardly lion, but the courageous one. The courage to look your fear in the eyes, or the courage to accept changes in your life, whatever they may be.

You know, when it all comes down to it, what you really need is the COURAGE to let go! Let go of fear, let go of anxiety, let go of being in control, and trust that God, and only God is in control.

I read recently a statement that really stuck with me:
Change opens the door to your destiny in life.

I loved that. I think God wants us to remember that He, and only he is ultimately in charge at all times, so he allows change into our life. Not to create fear in us, or to make us afraid, but to gently remind us that He is in charge. Though yes, we control what we do, he already knows what we have done, all the days of our life. Think that over...that is powerful and amazing. Now, I think, at the end of it all. Is he pleased with me and the life that he provided me with? Did I make him proud? OR, did I constantly "buck" the system and revolt against all change that God tried to provide me with...change=opportunity.

Once again, I remind you...at the end of EVERY storm, God provides a rainbow. It is up to each of us to open our eyes (and our hearts) and see it.

I pray you get to look through the peephole of the door where your destiny resides and see what a glorious journey it is.

Joyfully yours,
Julie