We all go through changes, or seasons of change in our lives. Our lives are full of change. Our bodies change, we move and change towns or houses, we change churches or pastors, we change friends, we even change our attitudes and minds. Life is full of changes and it seems like for The Fount, we are definitely going through a season of change.

We recently had the change of Pastor Glen retiring, and Pastor Brian coming in to take his place. We are in the middle of a lawsuit that could very well change our circumstances. We have all had change in our personal lives, whether that involves finances, death, birth, health, relationships, careers, mindsets, or something else. I always used to see change as a bad thing, or more accurately, as an uncomfortable thing, but it is necessary for growth and it can be a very good thing!

To preface this, look at 2 Corinthians 5:17. It says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” I don’t know about you personally, but I’m so grateful for the ways God has changed me. He is able to completely transform our minds (Romans 12:2). He changes us. He makes us new. He changes us for the better. Change brings about newness, and newness in Christ is a blessing. We have to remember that despite the uncertainty it may bring. Remember how Christ has changed your life and changed your heart for the better and be encouraged in that. Change is a blessing.

In writing this blog post today, I want to point you to a few things God says about change and how we can be grateful for it and rely on Him in the midst of it.

3. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…” God specifically told us there would be a time for everything (see v. 1-8) and that includes a time for change. Change is inevitable, but we can rest in knowing that there is a time and place for it.
4. Isaiah 43:19 says, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” God tells us in the first part of the verse that He is doing a new thing. He is bringing newness to our lives. In the second part, He also encourages us by saying He is making a way through it. God provides a way in the midst of change. So, even if it might be unknown or uncomfortable, we can rely on God’s promise that He is making a way for us.
5. Philippians 4:6-7, one of my favorite passages that I reference quite frequently says this: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” He tells us not to worry about anything (this includes change), but instead, pray, be grateful, and bring it to God, and He will give us peace that will cover our minds and our hearts in a way we can’t even understand. God tells us we can have peace in the midst of change.

So, be encouraged that as a church family we are in a season of change. Be encouraged if you are in a season of change personally because:

1. Change has a specific time and place.
2. God brings newness in change, and provides a way through the change.
3. We can have God’s peace that covers our minds and hearts in the midst of change just by being grateful, praying, and bringing it to the feet of Jesus.

Change is a blessing. Don’t shy away from it, but rest in Jesus. It’s time for change. He will bring newness. He will make a way. He will give you His peace.

Blessings,