I am a creature of habit. I like things occurring
in a way that makes sense to me. When something slips out of place and
forces me to re-arrange my routine, or when I come to a fork in the road where
I have to decide where I am supposed to be, I don’t particularly enjoy the
process. This happens even when I am prompted by God to try something new
before I feel I am ready. It’s at these times that I feel like I am back
at square one, starting again, just like a baby taking their first steps. You
know, I think that this is a big reason as to why change causes discomfort for
so many of us. When you are well into your journey of life and like to
think you are an expert in your field, to have to start something new, when
tragedy occurs or when you have to go somewhere that was never in your “life
plans”, it is an uncomfortable and at times humbling experience. I have had to
do this many times and it has taken me quite a while to be able to ignore the
internal voice which starts making me doubt. You know that tape recorder
that plays in your subconscious making statements such as – “Have I chosen the
right path“, “Was it really God speaking to me?”, ”Can people see how
uncomfortable I am?”, “Does it look like I know what I am doing?”, “Why
me?”, “I am just going to fail or make a fool out of myself!”. To drown out
this internal voice I draw on God’s truth, repeating one of my favourite
passages in the book of Jeremiah which cuts through this doubt with words of
reassurance:- “For I know the plans I have for you”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future.” Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I
will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:11-12 (NIV) What a comfort it
is to know that when I stumble across hurdles on my path, when unexpected
detours come my way, the God of the universe knows the plan, my life has
meaning and I am not alone. What peace it brings in the midst of
troubling or changing times in my life to know that I can call on God and He will
listen. I pray that the next time change comes your way you will remember this
truth and that it will bring you peace and reassurance.
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