Changes

Did you ever hear the song, “Make new friends, but keep the old; one is silver and the other gold”?  Well, for myself, I don’t make new friends easily.  Most people think I’m very outgoing, and I am, but not initially.  It usually takes me awhile to warm up to people.  I’ve had several friends who were close at one point, but then moved away and we lost touch.  That’s one of the reasons why I like Facebook.  It allows you to connect with a whole bunch of people – new and old.

Last Friday, Mom and I had lunch with a friend of mine that I used to go to church with.  She got married back in 1997 and I was in her wedding.  A lot has changed since that time – she now has 3 boys and I am still single and searching!  LOL!  I always tell people – I could have been married at least twice, but it would have been to the wrong person.  It wasn’t the Lord’s will.  So, I’d rather be single and happy than married and miserable.  Hopefully it’s still in God’s plans for me to marry, but who knows??

Anyway, back to my friend…we used to hang out all the time together.  We worked together, went to church together, we had slumber parties, road trips…all things fun!  But when she got married, much of that changed.  In fact, most of that changed.  Although I was happy for her getting married, I was sad too because I didn’t have that friend to go places with or to do things with anymore. 

Changes – our life is full of them!!  Sometimes good and sometimes not so good.  About the only thing that is constant in our lives is CHANGE.  I’m a process-oriented person, so it takes me awhile to adapt to change.  You would think I’d be more used to it though, as I’ve had several things in my life that have been sudden changes, ie., My dad dying with a sudden heart attack and our house burning down. 

Now, don't get me wrong, I do like change too!  I get bored very easily, so sometimes change is exactly what I need.  Like a new hairdo, car, job, promotion, clothing, jewelry...all things good.  But, life is a series of emotions - peaks and valleys.  We're not always going to be up and we're not always going to be down.  But, with Christ as our Savior, we have a constant Friend to help us face those changes and rough times!

I’m so glad that I have a Friend Who sticks closer than a brother.  He won’t disappoint or leave me.  He will always be there when I need Him.  He’s as close as the mention of His name!!  I’m so thankful that Jesus is always the same – He NEVER changes and NEVER will!  “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Hebrews 13:8