CHANGE IS GOOD?

When I think of the word "change," many cliche's come to mind

Change is good, hope and Change, keep the Change, Change your tune, a leopard cannot Change his spots, and Change of life - to name a few.

I have experienced many changes in my life. I can use the first cliche above to describe how I feel about the last one listed.  Change IS good, even if it doesn't seem that way initially.

We all experience change, both emotional and physical.

I have put on a few pounds. I will be conscientious and take good care of myself with diet and exercise, but I will not berate myself about my weight. This skin of mine is not as smooth as it once was. I will continue to stay out of the sun and use moisturizer, I will not stare at myself in the mirror and think negatively about my appearance. I often break out in a sweat from the neck up, sometimes profusely, for no obvious reason.  This is an inconvenience, but I will look at this change as a part of becoming more mature and grounded as I move into the future that has been prepared for me

The bottom line is, I am finally OK with change.  I have reached a point in my life where I am becoming comfortable being me.  I accept that God has plans for me that only He knows. These plans will continue to change and mold me as I seek out His purpose for my life. 

As I continue on this personal journey of change, one thing keeps me grounded. I can count on the fact that:

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."  Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

Let's clink our teacups in a toast to Change. I pray that we will all accept change as it comes, and allow it to mold us and make us stronger - preparing us for our true purpose in life, whatever that may be. 

Am I alone in feeling this way? Comments are welcome!