If you are like me, change it somewhat difficult to process. It's hard to think that after we have dedicated years to a career, a relationship or even a church in some cases, God would want us to start over...new beginnings so to speak. Sometimes we find ourselves starting over because of loss or heartache.
Over the past couple of years, I have experienced a lot of change....the death of my Mother Dear, Bessie, the loss of my husband's job, the loss of friends due to Covid-19 and then of course the pandemic brought about the removal from society...losing that in-person contact was just plain horrible. No matter how hard we all tried, the only thing that we desired was to have our old lives back...back to normal.
As parents, we want to be strong for our children, but more times than not we end up even more frustrated and angry. Of course not at them, but at not being able to fix the situations that are affecting all of us. It is times likes these that our children need to see just how strong our faith in God really is. While new beginnings often bring a fresh perspective, it also brings about doubt and fear. Even through this season of self-doubt, fear and difficulties, my faith in God has become stronger than it has ever been. We tend to forget that it takes courage to start over...it takes faith and determination to trust God with every step that we take.
I often post about my jewelry business on my personal Facebook page as many of my fellow consultants do as well. In fact, many of my friends have found new businesses with new beginnings in their lives thanks to this crazy pandemic. I am so very thankful that I "trusted my gut" and took a leap of faith in pursuing this opportunity to make a fresh start...in my case a reset to my Sabika business. I truly believe that this is where God wants me to be. By adapting my business to my everyday life, I have faced it with the same boldness, strength and anticipation as I do in every other aspect of my life knowing that God's plan for my life will continue to unfold.
Recently, I have been able to truly experience what change can bring about...how new beginnings can refreshen your life with more love and joy than you have ever experienced. I have experienced broken relationships mended, new relationships created and friendships become family. God's timing is perfect. While sometimes change feels much like a burden, if we are truly living in God's will then that burden is a blessing.
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