You Are the Same

 


Just like Luke 22, I seem to be drawn to Psalms 102 on my walks with God. I have already written about being in the middle of my life. This time, the end of the Psalm stood out to me.

First of all, I would say that verse 25 is a pretty good theme verse for this entire blog series. God established this land long before I ever lived here. There is a clearing in the path where I often like to stop and look up at the sky. Whether sunny, cloudy, rainy, or even in the dark, I know that the heavens are the work of God's hands. These are just a few of the reasons why I feel so spiritually connected and close to God in my daily walks.

Verse 26 is both sad and reassuring to me. That beautiful, God-created path will some day disappear. The Bible says that even the grass and the flower will fade away. The reassurance is that God Himself will endure. Actually, part of the beauty of that walking path is that God changes it little by little every day. So far, I have seen late winter turn to spring and spring bloom into summer. I look forward to seeing summer fade into my favorite season along the path. (Typing that last line reminds me of a quote: "Autumn is a reminder that change can be beautiful.")

I have seen a lot of change in the past two years of my life, and I will admit that not every change has looked beautiful. However, God is still the same. Several places throughout the Bible remind me that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Although I have been through some hard changes, God has never left my side, and I know He never will.

I couldn't even begin to count the number of times that I have asked God what He is trying to teach me, especially since December. I have gone through periods where I have begged God to talk to me, then I have realized the problem is on my end. It is not that God is not talking; it is that I don't always listen. One thing that has changed is my desire to grow closer to God and to follow His will for myself and my family. I wish I could say that I know exactly where God wants me to be and what He wants me to do, but I am trusting Him to show me when the time is right. Just like that path through the God's woods, I am ever-changing and perishable. God is still the same.

Heavenly Father, I thank you for this reminder that you are never-changing. Over the past couple of years, I feel like there is very little in my life that remains the same, yet you remain unchanged. Through you, I can also endure. Thank you, God, for being a constant in my life. In the enduring name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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