Life never stays the same. Situations change. Life perceptions and opinions change. Our dreams and desires change. Sometimes we willingly adapt to changing circumstances because of the new relationships in our lives. Sometimes that which we were persuaded to believe at one time can in an instant become a belief that we never thought possible. It’s amazing to stop and think about how God causes us to grow and mature in Him. Our God, the ever-present, never-changing Savior has provided a way for us to grow in our relationship with Him through changing circumstances and situations in our lives. And it’s not just our circumstances that change. People float in and out of our lives like the ocean tide. We stand in awe and wonder as the waves slowly wash over and around us, and we are helpless as we watch them rush back out again into the sea. The same is true for the people in our lives. Friends come and go, we lose touch with someone who used to be important in our life, and those we love are sometimes torn away by life’s curveballs. God places unique people in our lives for a purpose. I do not believe that it is in any way coincidental. They are either in our lives for our growth or theirs, or even both. Perhaps we are to plant a seed in that person in order for them to come to Christ; perhaps they are to learn how to work and communicate properly through our example; perhaps we are to learn patience and compassion through our relationship with them. Whatever circumstance or relationship we find ourselves, we must constantly remind ourselves of God’s sovereignty and grace. He will not give us anything beyond what we can handle and He will never leave us, nor forsake us. May God grant me wisdom as I tackle each day (challenges and all), and may I come to that day with renewed joy, peace, and love for those around me.
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