Changes bring challenges

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, now I declare new things; before they spring forth I proclaim them to you."  (Isaiah 42:9  NAS)

And challenges bring changes......  So many things happening at what seems like, pretty much, the same time.  The hectic schedules change depending on what is happening with which person.  Sometimes our "people" have changes that cause challenges and sometimes changes in our own lives bring on the challenges.  When it can get really interesting is when the changes are affecting all and require even more changes.

The most recent change, for me, has been retirement - from full time "church" ministry.  This has required a move from a parsonage to the "family" home.  As in going from a 4 bedroom parsonage to ONE bedroom.  You guessed it!  A LOT of downsizing!!!  

​The most wonderful part of all of this is the "peace -- God's PEACE" (John 14:27) that we are promised.  We know God keeps God's promises!   God has shown, in so many ways I have lost count, these changes are what God is calling for.  God has also worked out a lot of the challenges the changes have brought about.  Even as I keep repeating "moving is fun" there is God's PEACE through all the changes and challenges.