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Lean Into Change (Because You’ll Be Okay)

No matter who you are, your life will be full of several seasons of identity-changing transitions. You probably don’t remember the first transition, but your parents can probably attest to the fact that very early in your life, you went from being a baby, dependent on them to a toddler who threw some pretty dramatic tantrums in an attempt to declare your independence. There is a fair chance the tantrums continued past your toddler years and into high school as you grew up and tried to work out what all this change was gonna look like. Because change is hard.

I have worn many hats in my day. I’ve been a daughter, an older sister, a homeschooler, a college student, a barista (one of my favorite hats), a secretary, a wife, a writer, an in-law, and a military spouse. Each of these stages have demanded something from me. Several of them have demanded things at the same time.

When my husband and I got married, we really weren’t quite sure what to do with ourselves. The love and friendship that had swept us to the alter hadn’t yet been faced with the challenge of sorting out a routine and dividing up household responsibilities. It was weird. We had gone overnight from independent people to a new unit that had to sort stuff out together. We bickered and attempted to bargain over dishes and laundry. But we couldn’t stand at a distance and avoid the change, we needed to throw ourselves into it.

Leaning into change is a challenge but there is nowhere to go but forward. I am writing mostly to myself now. After three years of living on an island of perpetual summer and longing for the change of seasons, I am now, deep in my heart, resisting the move to Michigan. I am anxious to reconnect with old friends but sad to leave new relationships. I have finally settled into my Hawaiian home but now, up come the roots. Despite waiting for years to move, I am now digging in my heels because, well, change is hard.

Time doesn’t stop and pause at our convenience, it presses on. We can fight the current, or we can swim with it and trust God with our hearts.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.-Proverbs 3:5-6

Life is hard and uncertain but we can press into change because of the assurance we receive in Proverbs. The uncertainty of change crashes, wave after wave, into my heart. I quickly become overwhelmed with what ifs and try to account for every possibility. I fret and fear failure. But the Holy Spirit whispers to my heart that I do not need to be afraid. No matter which steps I take, if I honor God, my path is secure because He will straighten the road before me.

So I press on despite uncertainty. I take heart in the great hope that I have and know that He is faithful to His promise. I press into His word daily to remind myself of the magnitude of the love and faithfulness displayed of my behalf again and again. Change is hard but it doesn’t have to be scary when you trust in the Maker of the stars and the Keeper of time itself.

 

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The Comments

  • Victoria with One Sharp Mama
    June 8, 2017

    Hi!
    I’m writing today to let you know that I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award. I constantly find myself on your blog, popping around to different posts. I’m totally living vicariously through you, especially with the Hawaii posts! It’s on my bucket list to take my hubby there.
    You’re amazing and I wanted to make sure everybody else knows about you. You can see the award on my post at http://www.onesharpmama.com/2017/06/08/blogger-recognition-award/
    Keep doing what you’re doing.

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Victoria with One Sharp Mama
      June 14, 2017

      Thank you so much, Victoria! I love your site.

      Reply
  • Sarah Betty
    June 8, 2017

    Thanks for sharing! I know my husband and I’s life might be taking a huge change soon and I have been a bit anxious about it. You are very right in trusting God with these changes.

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Sarah Betty
      June 14, 2017

      I will be praying that the change goes smoothly and that God uses it in mighty ways.

      Reply
  • Amanda Krill
    June 8, 2017

    So good. I’m in a current state of upheaval. It’s terrifying but I’m trying my best to lean in.

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Amanda Krill
      June 14, 2017

      I will be praying that things settle son and that you can grow in the transition.

      Reply
  • Sharon Chanyau
    July 5, 2017

    Change is hard but when we trust in the Lord it will all work accordingly for He has plans never to harm us but to prosper us and give us an expected end. Blessings

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Sharon Chanyau
      July 6, 2017

      Isn’t it wonderful that we can trust Him to work all things for our good?

      Reply
  • Carola
    July 5, 2017

    Beautiful article on change! I can totally imagine how such a big move brings all kinds of feelings. Change can be scary. But also awesome. I love this quote from the Originals:
    “In every moment a choice exists. We can cling to the past or embrace the inevitability of change and allow a brighter future to unfold before us. Such an uncertain future may call for even more uncertain allies. Either way, a new day is coming whether we like it or not. The question is will you control it, or will it control you?”

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Carola
      July 6, 2017

      I love that quote! We can choose to be victims or do take control of the day.

      Reply
  • Kelly
    July 5, 2017

    Timely blog!! Well done!

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    • Bailey
      Kelly
      July 6, 2017

      Thank you, Kelly!

      Reply
  • Elaina Rhoades
    July 5, 2017

    Those pictures are amazing

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Elaina Rhoades
      July 6, 2017

      I’m glad you enjoyed them! It’s so beautiful here.

      Reply
  • Mica
    July 6, 2017

    Change is difficult at any stage of life! It’s good advice to just lean into it and try and find a way to cope – there’s no avoiding it!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Mica
      July 6, 2017

      There isn’t! It’s so important to embrace it and make the most of the challenge.

      Reply
  • Julie Torres
    July 6, 2017

    What an amazing and motivational post, thank you for this, needed it today!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Julie Torres
      July 6, 2017

      Thank you for reading, Julie!

      Reply
  • Cayla
    July 6, 2017

    Beautifully said!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Cayla
      July 6, 2017

      I am so glad you appreciated it. Thank you for reading.

      Reply
  • Flunkingmonkey
    July 7, 2017

    Hey! Great Post 🙂 this was really nice to read after deciding to try blogging full time! It’s a change but I’m ready to lean into it!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Flunkingmonkey
      July 7, 2017

      Best of luck in your endeavor!

      Reply
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The Thin Place was born out of a season of struggle. A season where I felt stretched thin and desperately longed to see the goodness of God in the land of the living. The goodness of God showed up in unexpected ways. During that season, the spiritual disciplines laid out in Scripture, the traditions of the Church, and the reminders of His faithfulness seen in liturgial living and the feasts and seasons of the Church calendar all opened my eyes to the hope we have in Christ.

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