Changes... Oh the changes

As anyone who knows me knows I HATE change. The thought sends a whirl of nauseating flames in the pit of my stomach. As a child I hated change. I'm not sure of it's being out of control or something much deeper. Our family has seen a few changes these past few weeks. We have said goodbye to a faithful pastor and man of God and said hello to Jacobs new place of employment. 

Jacob has just accepted a position at a new place of employ He worked at Mississippi Phosphates prior. He was sad to see his boss and coworkers go but knew this new career was a door God had opened that he couldn't walk away from. I had mixed emotions. I ,did and always will, support his decision. It was emotional to say goodbye to a boss and company who supported and secured income while our daughter fought for her life. They gave Jacob days off he didn't have and never questioned why. They text weekly for updates while Elizabeth was in Birmingham. I am very excited for our new opportunity. We feel God has placed Jacob at this company for a reason.

We said goodbye to our amazing and faithful pastor tonight. God has placed a call on his life to do missions work in Honduras. Bro.Brian has seen Jay and I thought my joining the church, marriage, and the birth and baptism of our first child. It was a bitter sweet night for me. I had more emotions than I had realized. I do know I can never thank that family enough but I know they're going where God placed them. 

All I know is that in my anxiety of change God is in control. He has seen every step I have made and guided me. He's brought my daughter back from deaths door. I'm pretty sure he can handle insignificant changes in my life. As I Christian I should remember that he's probably the one who ordered that change. God is constantly ordaining new appointments in our lives. If we are too afraid for change we can miss a grand opportunity God has awaiting us! I know for sure I cannot wait for GODS changes in my life! So I'm gonna sit back and ducktape my mouth and let God change my world as he sees fit! 

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (Luke 12:6, 7 NIV)