Change Is In The Air
With the way our world is built, you would think that we, as humanity, would get used to changes. There are four different seasons every year that cause us to have to adjust our clothing, our thermostats, and even our clocks. Every 4 years, we are faced with changes in our political system here in America. As we get older our bodies change and, hopefully, even our mentality. Change is inevitable.
Even with all these things, we still find ourselves shocked when that first 30 degree day hits even though it’s clearly winter season. We find it difficult to deal with a loss even though we can see it coming sometimes. We are devastated by the turning of a relationship even when the red flags are there. We are surprised when, at 40 years old to the day, we feel a creak.
We are amid a season of change at Bridge. A new leadership is coming in and, like many of you, I grew accustomed to what we have had for the past 10 years. But today I reflect on when that change first happened. It was a scary time. Being a part of that transition team, we did all we could to make sure that we were getting who God had for us. We were met with opposition and maybe our own doubts at times. Pastor Trevor was different from previous leadership. He moved differently, he carried himself differently, and he led differently. These weren’t bad things but, like other changes, they took some getting used to. And eventually we realized that what we had was good for us for that season.
But now we prepare for new leadership again. For some this is a time of fear. For some it is a time of hope. For some it is a time of evaluation. Realize that change is not new to people of God. In this season, let’s come with a spirit of expectant joy. We can learn some lessons from the Bible.
I’m determined to avail myself to new things. I am fully aware that things will shift and change as no two people are the same. But that is okay. One thing I have learned in life is that change is going to come whether you want it to or not. What makes it bearable is how you react to the change. I’m digging my feet in. I’m not leaving at the first sign of adversity. I’m going to support the leadership in the best ways I can. I’m going to be positive in my speech and my actions. I’m going to draw even closer to God. And I won’t forget who I was made to be – an encourager, a friend, a disciple, and a disciple-maker.
Who’s with me?
Rooted in Love,
Pastor Thaddaeus
Even with all these things, we still find ourselves shocked when that first 30 degree day hits even though it’s clearly winter season. We find it difficult to deal with a loss even though we can see it coming sometimes. We are devastated by the turning of a relationship even when the red flags are there. We are surprised when, at 40 years old to the day, we feel a creak.
We are amid a season of change at Bridge. A new leadership is coming in and, like many of you, I grew accustomed to what we have had for the past 10 years. But today I reflect on when that change first happened. It was a scary time. Being a part of that transition team, we did all we could to make sure that we were getting who God had for us. We were met with opposition and maybe our own doubts at times. Pastor Trevor was different from previous leadership. He moved differently, he carried himself differently, and he led differently. These weren’t bad things but, like other changes, they took some getting used to. And eventually we realized that what we had was good for us for that season.
But now we prepare for new leadership again. For some this is a time of fear. For some it is a time of hope. For some it is a time of evaluation. Realize that change is not new to people of God. In this season, let’s come with a spirit of expectant joy. We can learn some lessons from the Bible.
- The children of Israel didn’t do so well with change when it came to leaving Egypt. Let’s not complain and grumble as they did when God is trying to lead us to new places.
- Jonah did not cope with change well. He tried to run away when given a task. Let us draw closer to God in this season as we process the change.
- Daniel showed us how to maintain our identity amid change. No matter what may come against us and our leadership, let’s not forget who Bridge is and what we are made of. We survived a pandemic!
- The disciples were willing to leave it all for the will of God. Let us learn from the disciples that all change is not bad and that we must follow the Father wherever he leads us. As we pray in this season, let’s look for the voice of God in the midst of the distractions that are sure to come.
I’m determined to avail myself to new things. I am fully aware that things will shift and change as no two people are the same. But that is okay. One thing I have learned in life is that change is going to come whether you want it to or not. What makes it bearable is how you react to the change. I’m digging my feet in. I’m not leaving at the first sign of adversity. I’m going to support the leadership in the best ways I can. I’m going to be positive in my speech and my actions. I’m going to draw even closer to God. And I won’t forget who I was made to be – an encourager, a friend, a disciple, and a disciple-maker.
Who’s with me?
Rooted in Love,
Pastor Thaddaeus
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