For some reason, I don’t mourn what was for a lengthy period. I am just wired that way. Amidst the aches and pain that can come with changes, I think I do well at embracing the new. And yes, I am one of those who may put up an initial resistance, but I have mastered the art of talking to myself and listening to sound reason. A wise king once penned, ‘ For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…’. Though our hearts may find it hard to release and take the next step, I believe most of us know when life requires us to rise to the occasion. Take a leap of faith. Oftentimes what the new beginning entails is beyond our wildest imagination. Below is one of the last pictures I took before I migrated to the US in the 90s. This was a tough transition for me. It took me a minute to be at peace with this as it wasn’t my desire to leave my native country.
I’m so glad that tears are a language God understands because my tears were many back then. I have seen adult students cry when they need to leave my class. Although I miss them too, what lies ahead at the next level is what’s best for them. It is in opening our hands and heart, releasing our grip on the past that we are free to grab hold of what awaits us. Some chapters of the book are closed. We look forward to the new pages to be written. Today I acquiesce – Father knows best. With my impaired vision, I couldn’t see that I was fighting the best plan for my life.
Helen Reddy had a very popular song years ago, ‘I Can’t Say Goodbye to You’. It took me awhile to figure out that the love interest – the object of the song- was already taken. He/she was not available, yet there was a desire or an ache for what couldn’t or shouldn’t be. So often we try to hold on to a phase that’s no longer serves our purpose or even our destiny. We don’t belong there anymore or our roles may need adjusting. Truthfully God’s plan is always better than the one we concocted in our own limited imagination. This is when we need discernment. There’s a wisdom that’s needed to guide us accordingly. With clarity and trust, we eventually find out that we can say goodbye.
This may be a season of change for you and you are swimming in the uncomfortable. Take a chance. You are probably more equipped for this than you think. Sometimes you just need to jump! I know Someone whose arms are strong enough to catch you just when you feel like you’re falling.
‘He ordered His angels
to guard you wherever you go.
If you stumble, they’ll catch you;
their job is to keep you from falling.’ [Psalm 91:11-12 MSG]
*** Thanks for reading – Maybe we can jump together!
Restored Hearts 