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Change

My role/identity has changed many times over my 55 years. Some roles have run concurrent but some have come and gone.
Some changes in my roles have been intentional while some have ended suddenly.
Some changes were my choice.
Some changes were someone else's choice.
Some changes just evolved over time.
Some of my main roles have included daughter, sister, aunt, friend, student, employee, wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, neighbor, mama, mommy, deacon's wife, supervisor, teacher, mom, elder's wife, mother-in-law, grandma, and child of God.
The one thing I have strived to do is grow with and in each role throughout my 55 years of life. 
I hope I continue to grow and learn. 
A change in your role can be hard no matter how it comes about if you allow it.
People see you differently. 
People treat you differently. 
However, the most important thing I have learned is my real identity is simply in Christ.
He is my constant!
He sees me as I am.
He treats me the same ... as if I were to die for!
He gives me grace and mercy at all times.
Tonight, we ended our book study of The Best Yes in our Ladies' Bible class. This was my third time to go through this book. I have gleaned important lessons each time.
My take away this time was to "let unexpected happenings (changes) point to my strengths and not my weaknesses. Maybe I have been entrusted with these unexpected happenings (changes) and not cursed with them."
This take away is quite a game changer for me.
I have been put in positions for which I did not apply.
However, His timing is always perfect!
Change can cause happiness and sadness.
Either way, my response to the change is what matters.
It's weird how you can actually feel in your chest and your stomach when you are hurt or happy.
I just want to always remember whatever role or identity I have to be so close with God that if I "turn to the right or to the left, my ears will hear: This is the way, walk in it." ~ Isaiah

My reminder ... Embrace change!

Love,

Jan 💖





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