Jesus Changes Everything

 

     This upside-down life with Jesus isn’t always easy to navigate. Life happens when we least expect it. Jesus will never leave us. His comfort and hope transcend our emotions. We can and should give up trying to control everything in our lives.

     As we age, new trials and challenges begin to face us. Getting old is not for sissies, as my 92-year-old neighbor usesd to say. Friends and family move on to heaven when we aren’t ready. Life without them is impossible, until we take one hesitant step. We find ourselves able to smile at the memories. We rejoice they are with Jesus.

     Our bodies begin to fail us, as our sight and hearing diminish, our knees and joints ache, and other health issues arise. My prayer list grows with each passing year. But, Jesus changes everything.

     Jesus changes everything. That was the name I chose for my blog twelve years ago. I began with the hope of writing one devotion each day for a year. It seemed a daunting task. Here I am all of these years later. He has certainly changed me and I am grateful for the time I spend with Him each early morning.

     For all of my older friends and family, we are in this together. Let’s keep praying for each other as we move closer to our heavenly home. The longing increases with each year, but life is so precious. Remember what awaits us and find hope.

     Praise Him. Humble yourselves before Him. Let Him work through your flaws and weaknesses. Allow Him to carry you when life is too tough. He is able to turn your world upside down. He walks us through our changes.

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He. I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you. I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4

     He changes us from the inside out. But remember, He is steadfast. He never changes.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8

Jesus,

Thank You for Your constant presence, for Your unchanging love and thank You for never giving up on us. Show us the way today and each day ahead. We praise You.

Amen