Is that we can change, but even though we may change, our circumstances may not.
It is so hard of us as people to stay in a season of life. There are so many seasons. All different kinds. It could be place, thing, people, or even finances.
Patrick and I have been stuck in a particular season for a long time, since we have been married. It is a very hard season. Even though we have changed greatly, this season has not. At times it brings us down. Mostly my husband, and me too. But, we have to remind ourselves to be thankful. In all the different seasons of life on earth, we have Jesus Christ. Our purpose is not for ourselves. It is for God. I fail daily. I know I could be so much more for Jesus. But I am just selfish. When my body aches or the children disobey, I get tired and discouraged. I push through it most times, but it is the times when I don't I fail.
I used to think that a family life had to look or be a certain way to be a family for Jesus Christ. But what a lie. Every family will look different, and do things different. No one family is the same. He made us all different. We are all uniquely made, for His glory.
We are to love, grace, cherish, and lift up all of our differences for the glory of God. Because all of our differences make up the whole body of His church.
We are to change according to God's purpose in our lives. As we change, our season's may not. But if or when our season's do change, we are to praise God. Even when our season's don't change, we are to praise God.
We can change, but we are still going to have to face the challenges in this world.
I am just so thankful for what I do have in Christ Jesus our Lord.
