Change is Inevitable

We've had a great summer here in the wild west, but camp is over and we're settling into real life. I started school today (on a volunteer basis until they clear my medical record- don't get me started!) and Marc accepted a new job yesterday.

I just knew that I would have the biggest career change here in Colorado, but wouldn't you know my sweet Hubby is going and stealing my thunder! I mean, who does he think he is...really? :)

In all seriousness, we continue to be amazed at how God shows us his gracious favor as Marc had two positions that were offered to him. Both were great opportunities, but he will be staying with the same company and moving to the sales "side of things". An unbelievable gift, especially with the economic downturn these days.

This job was completely unexpected and will bring about change to the way we operate around here. Marc will be traveling with his new position. I, selfishly, love to have my husband around. In fact, I really don't do well when he's away. In Alabama, I could fill my time with work or dinner with friends, but those two things may not do the trick considering I'm developing these aspects of my life at the moment.

Change is inevitable. Even though I struggle with this truth, I'm learning it's God's way of rescuing me from myself and drawing me closer to Him. The God- who is true, real, solid- and unchanging. So why am I not automatically drawn to this on a daily basis? My heart searches for things in this world that are transparent and fleeting. But...the change redirects my heart to the constant-Jesus.

"My faith is like shifting sand, changed by every wave...so I stand on grace." This Caedmon Call's lyric sums me up on most days. So, as we enter this new change, I'm confident of God's continual work in my life. I'm thankful for it...even though my sinful nature fights against it...I stand on grace.

I'm proud of you Marc. Thank you for loving me as Christ loves me...unending and faithfully. And in the words of Miss Crow...."A change would do you good." Bring it on.