God Never Changes

I scrapbook. I'm one of those crazy people who has piles of stickers, and unending paper in every color. I even sell scrapbooking stuff to help support my habit. The reason I love scrapbooking? Preserving memories, crafting moments again that were snapshots in my life. Now that I have a child, the memories seem more precious and more urgent to keep. One thing I notice as I shuffle through Christmases, vacations, birthday parties, and general memories from over the years, is there are constant changes. Even though we resist change, over time we all change. Our kids grow. Our spouses change. We change. 

One thing that never changes is God and His love for us. This is great news! For so many reasons!

First of all, when our world is shaking, God is steady. We just need to build our lives on Him. I see people shake under unknowns. I know I can be shaken by the unknowns waiting for me. But what we need to remember is that even when everything seems to be falling apart, God remains. Matthew 7 tells us to build our house on the rock, so when the wind and the waves come to beat on us, we have a solid foundation. Where do you end up when the bottom falls out? There is a true test here of your faith and foundation when storms hit. 

Secondly, our purpose in life is solid. We may go through identity crises, change our careers, our majors, or find ways to find purpose in life, but as Christ-followers, we have our marching orders, and they have been the same since Jesus walked on this Earth. (Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37-40)

We can fret and worry about why we're on this Earth, but the truth is we are here to expand he Kingdom. How we do it comes from our gifts, talents, skills, that God gave us. Our stories serve great purpose in expanding the kingdom. You may have just the testimony someone needs to see hope in our  God. This purpose will be in place until Jesus returns.

He is also our strong tower, our safety, and that will never change. When you really think about it, anything we have can be taken away from us. It's scary to think about the things you could lose in your lifetime. But there is one thing no one can take from you, and that is your faith. Your very fortress of faith will stand forever as long as you have allowed Jesus to take your reigns and rule your heart. No one can remove that, except God Himself.

He is always with us. There are multiple promises all throughout the Bible that tell us that God will be with us everywhere we go. Though at times it may not feel like it, He's there. Nothing can separate you from His love. 

Take heart. In a constantly changing world, you have a never-changing, all-powerful God, Who sees the bigger picture of your life. He desires for you to know Him and to find contentment in Him. Celebrate this attribute of God today! 

Scripture to read:

Malachi 3:6, Psalm 100

Questions to ponder:

How do you handle change? How does it make you feel? 

How can this never-changing God help you make changes to better know Him? 

Write your own "Psalm" to God, praising Him for His constant presence and love in your life.