Real Hope: Finding ShelterSample

Planted Relief

Change is the only constant in life.

We’ve all heard that phrase before and the truth within it is evident. Change truly is the only constant. I am one of those weird people who embrace change. I enjoy the freshness change can bring, like a good old southerly blowing in after a hot summer’s day.

But change can also be scary. The instability of uncertainty can cause us to cower in fear over what will happen next. Just like the southerly that brings welcomed relief, it also brings big storm clouds, thunder, lightning, and powerful winds. A combination that is full-on uncertainty.

And then there’s God who, like the leafy plant, grows up over us in our times of change and uncertainty to provide relief. He doesn’t remove the uncertainty. He doesn’t prevent change. He simply provides a shelter for us to seek refuge in. If only to find a few moments of ease from the discomfort of life.

written by NERI MORRIS