Spring is SOOO close, the official first day is March 20th, and I just cannot wait. Although, I have been known to say that about each new season. Rob makes such fun of me....I love new seasons, I am not sure if I just get bored with them after so much time or what, BUT I am a big big fan of what is ahead in regards to the season. Perhaps it is the decorating for the upcoming change that I love...
Today it was just beautiful out! I picked up Mr. Aiden from school, we headed home...scarfed down a lunch, and were immediately outside. Miss. Natalie made her place on a blanket and Aiden and I began gathering sticks, leaves, and yard waste bagging it up in preparation for the SPRING! I had the windows open and the refreshing air was just what my spirit needed! BUT, this got me to thinking...change...why is it that I am so eager for my seasons to change, but, when it comes to anything else that places me out of my comfort zone...I am a nervous wreck, and just opposed? Change is a great thing, and the Bible teaches us to never get too comfortable....we are not supposed to be too at ease here on this Earth...so, why is it so hard? Well, maybe because we love consistency, and comfort a little too much? I am not suggesting that we throw our schedules, and days just up in the air and adopt a choppy, crazy way of life....kids need consistency, and to a degree so do adults....and when it comes to our faith consistency is great...BUT, when we are faced with adversity, challenges, and changes why are we so skittish? It's all about being uncomfortable....we LOVE knowing that our days are going to go as planned, we love knowing that our bellies will always be full, we love knowing that we are saved by grace....and if we know all of these things why press for anything else? Why stretch ourselves beyond comfort?
Because the Bible calls us to do so. I am THE WORST at witnessing....I have done it a few times, one of which led to a baptism and a life transformation for a friend, but, I am really bad at it. I walk in my faith, and I know I have these firm beliefs, but, I feel like unless someone asks me about my faith, why share it? I think that is an interesting thought. If I have such a wonderful gift, the gift of God and eternity am I being sinful in not sharing that and spreading God's word?
What about this...I always have food in my pantry, my refrigerator is always stocked with things our family likes to eat....but, what about the people who have nothing? What about the people on a single income trying to feed their children? What about the single Mom who goes without eating so her child can? It somewhat makes me shameful to think that I am so spoiled, and there are so many around me who go without. What if I changed my diet and my desires so that a Mom could have at least one meal that day? Or, so that a child could eat something more nutritious? Well, I would be uncomfortable....I would not be getting what I am so used to! It is hard. Stepping out, changing ourselves and giving is very hard. I am probably one of the worst at it. But, I am trying...
We love being comfortable. Maybe being too comfortable can cause us to FORGET to depend on God? Maybe the person who becomes too comfortable learns to depend on the offerings of life rather than God?
I have found in life that the moments I am most uncomfortable and out of my element I am stronger in my faith. I am much more diligent in prayer when God is calling me to step out where I am scared to...and, I ALWAYS come out stronger. So, why am I still so opposed to these changes, and challenges??? They are scary. I have to often remind myself that I was not put on this earth to be comfortable, my days were not meant to always be predictable, and God did not promise me an easy journey here....
This spring I am going to learn to love, and appreciate change MUCH MORE than I do currently.
And, this seasons favorite past-time........TRAMPOLINE JUMPING with Aiden while Natalie naps :-)
Today it was just beautiful out! I picked up Mr. Aiden from school, we headed home...scarfed down a lunch, and were immediately outside. Miss. Natalie made her place on a blanket and Aiden and I began gathering sticks, leaves, and yard waste bagging it up in preparation for the SPRING! I had the windows open and the refreshing air was just what my spirit needed! BUT, this got me to thinking...change...why is it that I am so eager for my seasons to change, but, when it comes to anything else that places me out of my comfort zone...I am a nervous wreck, and just opposed? Change is a great thing, and the Bible teaches us to never get too comfortable....we are not supposed to be too at ease here on this Earth...so, why is it so hard? Well, maybe because we love consistency, and comfort a little too much? I am not suggesting that we throw our schedules, and days just up in the air and adopt a choppy, crazy way of life....kids need consistency, and to a degree so do adults....and when it comes to our faith consistency is great...BUT, when we are faced with adversity, challenges, and changes why are we so skittish? It's all about being uncomfortable....we LOVE knowing that our days are going to go as planned, we love knowing that our bellies will always be full, we love knowing that we are saved by grace....and if we know all of these things why press for anything else? Why stretch ourselves beyond comfort?
Because the Bible calls us to do so. I am THE WORST at witnessing....I have done it a few times, one of which led to a baptism and a life transformation for a friend, but, I am really bad at it. I walk in my faith, and I know I have these firm beliefs, but, I feel like unless someone asks me about my faith, why share it? I think that is an interesting thought. If I have such a wonderful gift, the gift of God and eternity am I being sinful in not sharing that and spreading God's word?
What about this...I always have food in my pantry, my refrigerator is always stocked with things our family likes to eat....but, what about the people who have nothing? What about the people on a single income trying to feed their children? What about the single Mom who goes without eating so her child can? It somewhat makes me shameful to think that I am so spoiled, and there are so many around me who go without. What if I changed my diet and my desires so that a Mom could have at least one meal that day? Or, so that a child could eat something more nutritious? Well, I would be uncomfortable....I would not be getting what I am so used to! It is hard. Stepping out, changing ourselves and giving is very hard. I am probably one of the worst at it. But, I am trying...
We love being comfortable. Maybe being too comfortable can cause us to FORGET to depend on God? Maybe the person who becomes too comfortable learns to depend on the offerings of life rather than God?
I have found in life that the moments I am most uncomfortable and out of my element I am stronger in my faith. I am much more diligent in prayer when God is calling me to step out where I am scared to...and, I ALWAYS come out stronger. So, why am I still so opposed to these changes, and challenges??? They are scary. I have to often remind myself that I was not put on this earth to be comfortable, my days were not meant to always be predictable, and God did not promise me an easy journey here....
This spring I am going to learn to love, and appreciate change MUCH MORE than I do currently.
And, this seasons favorite past-time........TRAMPOLINE JUMPING with Aiden while Natalie naps :-)