I don’t like change. It’s uncomfortable. It can be confusing and strange. It can be frustrating and even alarming. At the same time, I recognize some changes are wonderful. Especially when something isn’t great. Making a change can be a relief and a fresh start. But even then, there is some uncertainty to deal with.

As I get older, changes feel more dramatic, and they are harder to cope with. People I love have died, and unfortunately I can see more of those kinds of changes on the horizon. Even my own body has changed and will continue to change in unplanned and undesirable ways.

This world is full of change. There are in fact few, if any reliably constant things.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” ‭‭(Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭8,‬ ‭CSB)‬‬

Fortunately, this one thing is solid, sure, reliable, unchanging, and beautifully constant.

God is the same today as He was when His love birthed the universe. And He will be the same loving, holy, good Father tomorrow and in a thousand years.

No matter where I find myself in the future and no matter who is with me there, or isn’t, God will be there. He will never leave me or forsake me. His loving presence is dependable and is all I need.

Dear God, I am so grateful and relieved by your unchanging, ever-present nature. In this world of change, I need you to hold on to when storms toss everything asunder. Remind me again and again of your solid availability in all situations, and teach me how to face changes unafraid.