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Lifequake

Regardless of our age or situation, if a lifequake happens—where everything seems shaken up, our circumstances drastically change, or seasons shift—it’s normal to feel out of sorts. We long to have the courage and faith to push through the forest of doubts in our minds and see even the smallest ray of hope shining through the trees, but we often feel lost, misplaced, and directionless. All of which causes us to secretly wonder if we even have what it takes to not only get through our unfamiliar, difficult season but also come out on the other side feeling even better and happier than we did before.

During these journeys into new seasons, it’s easy to get caught up in our emotions and worries, let our fears get the better of us, and forget to look for Jesus. We may find ourselves wondering if He is even aware of our problems, if He sees the fog we’re pushing through, and if He really cares about what we’re enduring.

Joshua 1:9 serves as a sweet reminder that Jesus does care about what we’re going through, and He is with us all the time: “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

This is a beautiful promise to tuck into your heart as you take your first steps in a new season. Also keep in mind Proverbs 16:1: “The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.” And Proverbs 16:9: “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”

The Lord gave us ears to hear Him, eyes to see Him, and a mind to trust Him. He wants us to use all these things with courage, knowing He always has our best interests at heart.

Change can be hard to welcome, especially when we didn’t want that change to occur. But if we embrace it and allow God to lead us through it, it can turn out to be a blessing and we can learn and grow in ways we would have never expected.

Jesus, I invite You into this adventure with me today as I embark on my new beginning. I need Your Strength and Peace to pursue this new season of life and overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Amen.