Do you ever wish that things could simply stay the same? (Read Revelation 1:1-8)
An ancient Greek philosopher said, "There is nothing permanent except change." But amidst the changes of life, if you listen very carefully, you can hear the voice of God speaking comfort to your soul: "[I am] the same yesterday and today and forever" [Hebrews 13:8).
Though our friends may change, though our job situations may be in flux, though our parents may have failing health, though circumstances may be unsettled, we can trust in the truth that our everlasting God never changes.
John's final book in the Bible, Revelation, tells of the changes that lie ahead. But John is quick to remind us that we have one constant in our lives: god. He is, and he was, and he is to come. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. He bookends time. He is able to provide stability amidst the transitions of life.
If your legs feel unsteady because of the changes you face, look to God. He started everything, and he will finish what he started. His character never changes, his love never fails and his power never wanes. Yes, it's good to know that some things never change.
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"In a threatened world, in the kaleidoscope whirl of our life patterns, it can be enormously reassuring to remind ourselves that God is unchanging." --Gini Andrews
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For more guidance on this topic, you can also check out my friend Queenie's blog that is directly towards teenage girls who are struggling with their physical, mental, social and/or spiritual health. It is full of blogs about topics of all types! I found this one particularly pertinent to the topic of how life is always changing but God is our constant. It is about forgiving others so that we ourselves can move on with our lives and cast off the negative energy. Here's the link: http://queenielongley.blogspot.com/2010/11/more-on-forgiveness.html
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