"He  (changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;" (Daniel 2:21 ESV)

Trusting God through changes and challenges is an interesting roller coaster of things happening.  Each of us has things happening, and changing, even if it is "only" the seasons of the year.  You can add in road construction and really feel frustrated.  And in the middle of all of these changes are the changes happening with both age and trying to follow where God is leading.

Age related changes include both difficulty moving (called arthritis), changes in schedule (called retirement) and locations (called moving to a different location).  The retirement, and changes in address, can be part of the following of where God is leading OR part of "our plan" for said changes.  Either way they can cause some interesting roller coaster emotions - frustration (maybe even a little anger), thankfulness, enjoyment and relieve.   We can also be very thankful of God's presence, strength and guidance.

As we are all going through these things we can start screaming (sometimes needed), crying (also sometimes needed) or we can laugh.  Each of us need to decide which way we are going to go.......  I personally think laughter works best.

"And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language."  (Acts 2:6  ESV)

How are you at talking, sharing, with other people?  Can you tell someone "new" about something you have learned?  Can you talk with family, long time friends?  When you are trying to "help" them with something - either new to them or to you - can you share?  Do they understand what you are trying to share?  One sister, and I, do a lot of quilting (surprise!) but the other sister doesn't sew at all.  We frequently get talking about a project and totally confuse the sister who doesn't sew.  Her comment was/is "I know you are speaking English but I have NO idea about what!"

The Disciples were all "gathered in one place" (2:1) when "suddenly there came from heaven" (2:2) and divided tongues "as of fire" (2:3) and they were "filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance." (2:4)  They were able to speak, about the miracles and love of God, to all the people "from every nation" (2:5) so that each person was able to understand about God's love through God's Son - Jesus the Christ.   The Disciples were able to talk, and share, so that each person could understand in their own language.

So.....  I ask again.....  How are you at sharing about God's loving presence with you?  Can you talk, so the person listening understands, about God's strength and guidance?  Can you use the language, like mixing together ingredients in cooking (the sister that doesn't sew cooks!)?  Something to think about.......