Once again I am compiling a list for a wedding. My youngest son is getting married! As I went through the list from my daughter’s wedding just a couple of years ago – I was amazed at the changes- there are people who are no longer here – many people have moved – so many changes – in just a couple of years…
Naturally, being the reflective person I am, I thought of how many people I have known over the years, how many people are still in my community, and sadly, to say, how many are not. I couldn’t help but think of the many years that I have lamented over relationships that for one reason or another lost their zeal. I am relational by nature, and losing a relationship, no matter what the reason is extremely difficult for me.
One particular time in my life I remember that God severed a relationship – I was sure of it – after a long period of struggling with actually hearing God tell me that this change in my life was for my good, I grieved for the lost of the relationship, as if the person had died. I can remember like it was yesterday, (even though it was many, many years ago) hearing the Lord say as I walked down the aisle to my seat in church:
1 The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”1 Samuel 16:1 (NIV)
Of course you know what the message was that day – of course – 1 Samuel 16:1!
So many of us whether consciously or unconsciously grieve over the loss of relationships, seasons, status, and so many other things that we actually go into a state of mourning wheere we become immobile. God wants us to arise and go to that new place! That new place of where “everything you need” is located.
In recent years I have come to acquire an expression that says, “but that was yesterday,” – shrugging off the past – moving into today! What a necessary thing as we go into this new year and I believe every year after until Jesus comes – things are changing so rapidly – there are many changes we are going to have to adapt to – people will move because of their jobs, (maybe even us) things will change – the only thing we can count on not changing is…you guessed it – God’s word! And might I add, neither does His Will, neither does His way!
Thank God for that!
Maria
Thanks for this word today Maria……was definitely a Rhema for me!!! God bless your obedience to Him today and always.
Good word momma
Maria, this was such a rich word for me because of some of my recent life experiences. I’ve had several relationships change in ways I hadn’t anticpated and have felt a sense of loss and mourning for the way things “used to be”. But God is faithful and has sent messengers like you to let us know that all is well with my soul! Thank you for your obedience to the call! Much Love to you!