Navigating Constant Change预览

Daily Mercies

When everything around us is changing, we can feel lost and confused. I went through a time of so much change once, that I felt like I was a beautifully packed suitcase, that someone had shaken and just tossed out on the floor. Everything was so all over the place I didn’t know what belonged, where it should go, or even if it could all get packed back. In times like this, we should remember that the Lord has made us with a Body, Soul and Spirit, and that all three are important. 

What often helps is to implement some daily disciplines into your life, for each of these. You may have had them before or you may never have been very disciplined, but they will help you move forward. Without sounding like your mother, make sure that you eat properly and sleep properly. No one functions well with too little sleep, or not enough energy for the day. Another discipline may be some exercise, setting up a regular skype chat with a friend, or joining a church small group. 

Most importantly, spend time each morning with the Lord, and trust Him for strength for the day. His mercies are new every morning, so receive them! Don’t leave them on the sidelines and carry on in your own strength. What a waste! Who would run a marathon and not stop for the water breaks? Receive all that you have at your disposal as a child of God.