As I reflected on her comment, I found myself in total
agreement with her. Perhaps that was why I always looked forward to going
“home” for our family visits. I, too,
felt secure and comfortable. I didn’t have to experience change.
BUT, change does occur, and at no time in my lifetime
is change more apparent than now with the invasion of the coronavirus
(Covid-19) pandemic. Currently, former daily routines no longer exist. A new
normal is developing. One that I don’t particularly like. However, from this unexpected situation I
have learned not to take my so
called ordinary, basic lifestyle for granted like I have in the past. You know, simple things, like buying
groceries, getting a haircut, chatting with a neighbor, visiting our children
and grandchildren and watching their various activities, attending church,
dining in restaurants. So maybe, just maybe this unforeseen and dangerous virus
has caused me to appreciate my customary, simple life in a way I haven’t
before.
I am confident that Covid-19 will eventually subside,
but its effect will bring change in many areas of our lives. Change can be
difficult, especially in those areas that make one feel safe and
protected. But then, change can be good,
too. One’s attitude toward change contributes to that viewpoint. For myself, I
need to regain my positive perspective and try to adapt to the possibilities of
new opportunities once we are able to return to some normalcy.
However, through all of life’s ups and downs, there
remains one source of stability that never changes, God, our Heavenly Father. Through
His word in the Scriptures and through personal experiences, I know I can
depend on Him. During my life’s journey, I have faced rejection, heartbreaks,
inappropriate sexual advances, unexpected health issues, loss of job,
separation of family and friends, and the loss of many loved ones to death. All
brought changes in my life, physically, socially, and mentally, BUT through
them all God didn’t change. He remained constant by my side. He was there in
His Spirit, comforting me, forgiving me, and loving me. AND He is with me (us) now.
Today, I can no longer find security and comfort at my
parents’ home because they are no longer here. However, I CAN find security and comfort in my Father’s arms because He is always
here. GOD does not change.
“For I am the
LORD, I do not change” Malachi 3:6
“Jesus Christ is the same
yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
