Changes
“Of old, You founded the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. Even they will perish, but You endure, And all of them will wear out like a garment; Like clothing, You will change them and they will be changed. But You are the same, And Your years will not come to an end.”
Psalms 102:25-27
Yesterday afternoon I visited a patient in an assisted living facility. A good friend of mine was the nursing supervisor there for many years. She doesn’t work there anymore. When I finished the visit, I went upstairs to the nursing supervisor’s office to document my visit.
The door was open, and the new supervisor was cleaning the office. Several bags were on a cart, presumably to take somewhere or be disposed of.
I spoke with the new supervisor. She’s really nice, but she’s not my friend.
In time I will get used to this, but it will take time.
My point in all this is to say what we all know: Life is filled with changes, and we have to adjust.
However, I’m very thankful that God never changes! We can depend on Him. We can be confident in prayer, knowing that every good gift comes from Him.
“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.”
James 1:17
We can be confident in His presence in our lives, even in the midst of trouble.
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1
Because of these promises, I can go forward, as life
changes all around me.
