change

a while back i said the music was about to change. that day has come. praise God! hallelujah! sunday. there was laughter. joy. tears. hugs. sighs. prayers. encouraging words. family. new friends. reminders of God's amazing provision.

the entire family came together to celebrate and dance. some weren't sure how to handle the change. some are concerned that things were done all wrong to bring the change about. i trust that GOD - who is control of EVERYTHING (yes, i said GOD IS IN CONTROL OF ALL THINGS)spoke to us to make the changes and we have made them in accordance with His Spirit.

on sunday the dance was beautiful. it was incredible to see all the people who have remained faithful to the father and to a body of believers come together to dance. it was a different kind of dance. what a relief to walk to the dance floor without any hesitation. even when we are uncertain of what will be required of us as the music changes.

sunday was also sad. bittersweet. it was sad to think of people who have left the family. it brought about all the heartache and pain we've endured the past 18 months. it made me question what has changed the most.....the structure of the family or the heart of the individuals in the family. i'm likely to say that we've all changed. it was a reminder to stay faithful to God's words. it was humbling.

sunday brought an excitement. it was one of those family moments that we will look back on with fond memories for years to come and say "remember when we....". the family served each other. the family held each other. the family spoke gentle words of affirmation. we danced together like never before.

if i had left the dance a year ago, i would have missed that incredible moment. thank you God for speaking clearly to me in the midst of chaos. for calming my fears. for reminding me why i'm on the dancefloor.

at the end of the day i was tired, exhausted, drained. i wanted to sleep and rest and recharge for the next dance. but how lucky i was to be able to spend time with a dear friend simply enjoying the little moments of the day. tea.movie.walmart (a divine trinity) thank you God for providing just what i need.

change has come. change will continue to come. we are called to continually be changing - to be conformed to his likeness. like you sent the rain at just the right time lord. bring change according to your will. change. who thought i'd ever look forward to it? thank you God for changing me. may i continue to be changed by YOU.