Change: Always Changing
What’s Changed for You Lately?
August 2026
Change: Always Changing
The change of the seasons comes as a welcome break from what was before. We love the heat after winter’s cold and the cool falls after a sweltering summer. Other changes
bring great joy: the new baby, a promotion at work, and new curriculum.
Other changes bring anxiety and stress, often caused by the fear of the unknown: moving to a new city, starting a new job, or dealing with a new illness.
But life is about change. It would be hard if nothing ever changed. We would be stuck in our complacency, and we would not experience the growth and learning that comes
from change. God is more concerned about our character than our comfort. If we are to grow in integrity, faith, endurance, perseverance, contentment, and even joy, we must face changes with faith that God has a plan for us, and it is good even when it feels scary. It’s all about keeping our eyes on Jesus instead of the storm that swirls around
us.
My husband and I are experiencing lots of change right now. I have started an 8-5 job after 41 years of raising kids, teaching piano, and having control over my time. It’s in a
new industry, so lots of new information, lots of learning with new software, and learning new skills. I’m having a blast!
We moved to a new state, Ohio, and moved in with our oldest son. Most of our stuff is in storage, so new kitchen, new routines, a new person in our everyday life, and I wouldn’t change a thing. We are enjoying spending time with our adult child.
My husband is on disability, hoping to eventually return to work. In the meantime, he is taking over dinners, some housekeeping, grocery shopping, and general errands.
Change, change, change. He is handling it with humor and grace.
But there are those days…
Days of uncertainty.
Days of fear.
Days of the “What if’s”
Days of the “I don’t want to.”
Days of loneliness.
Days when I have to lean really hard into Jesus’ love.
Days I need to remember God’s mercy and grace and leading.
God’s got us. He has always been faithful. We have had to remind each other of some of the fundamentals of faith:
God’s faithfulness (He’s taken care of us before; He’ll take care of us now.),
God’s love (He loves us when we are accomplishing things for Him and when it is a season of rest),
God’s there and He hears our cries (This is hard,God.)
I choose…
Days of joy
Days of contentment
Days of praise
Days of faith over fear
Days of winning the small battles against bitterness, depression, and discouragement
I hope whatever change you are facing, that you, too, will choose God’s way through.
This little one is 12 now! Growing up is all about changing. But Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever! (Hebrews 13:8)
As you plan for next year, Practical Proverbs for the Younger and Older Student have lessons about contentment and our responses to hard things that happen. They provide excellent opportunities for discussions on tough subjects with some fun thrown in!