A Big Change

Today we celebrate one week of living in our new duplex. We waited for two years for God to provide for and give us more space. It was difficult to live in our tiny apartment, but we also learned some valuable maintenance and organizing skills there. ;) We learned to be patient for the Lord's timing.

This past April, God opened the door for us to live in a spacious two bedroom duplex (2.5x bigger) in a nice neighborhood. He even provided my Bible reading area with a gorgeous view of the ocean! :D

How to Handle a Big Change:

What change might you be going through? Did you recently become a stay-at-home mom? Did you have a career change? Did you recently get married? Are you going through a break-up? Did you move? Are you graduating this year?

#1 Give yourself time to adjust

Every (big) change that we go through takes lots of patience and time to adjust. Changes are apart of life.  You will not have everything figured out from the start. That's okay. It's normal. Sometimes we need time to heal and recovery. Give yourself a break.

#2 Be forgiving of yourself and others

Mistakes may come with (big) changes. Emotions arise. Anger, frustration, hurt... sadness, pain. Breathe, my friend. Pray. Forgive yourself. Forgive others. They are going through the new change too. Be kind to them. 

#3 Find the positives/good things

Laugh for a moment. Smile. See the good around you. Be grateful for all your blessings. Name them one by one. There is something good in every change you go through. Find those! (Pro. 15:15)

#4 Seek support from others

Humble yourself and call/text a friend. (Gal. 6:2) Don't go through this change alone. Maybe they can help you. They can pray, they can provide relief or a break, they can listen... Let them. :)

#5 Learn from it/Grow through it

What did you learn from this change? How can you apply it in the future? Grow and mature in The Lord. Gain wisdom and understanding through this change.

#6 Lean on the LORD

Most importantly, pray and trust God. He knows what is best. Lean on Him. He is your best friend. He loves you and wants you to depend on Him. He can be your strength. (Neh 7:9) He can give you the relief you need.

2 Samuel 22:31 "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him." 

 

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