“Don’t be afraid to take an unfamiliar path. Sometimes they’re the ones that take you to the best places” ~ Unknown.
O God.
Times of change and transition can be so unsettling.
How easily I get used to my routines.
How quickly I gain a false sense of security in my “comfort zones.”
I like to think of myself as a person comfortable with change. But the truth is that I struggle with change just as much as anyone.
And it doesn’t take much for me to feel off-balance.
The truth is that I am afraid of change. Even good change can be seen a threat to my safety.
Because the unknown is fraught with danger, even when I’m being lead to something bigger, better, or brighter.
With change, there’s an inevitable period of mourning.
I mourn the loss of the routines I didn’t know I’d grown so fond of.
I mourn the loss of the sense of security that comes with predictability.
I mourn the friendships that will inevitably wither, no matter how hard I try to keep them going.
But as I take step after step into the unknown, I believe that you are the very ground on which I stand.
As long as I can remember this, I have nothing to fear.
So I will step into the unknown fearlessly and joyfully, knowing that you will keep me grounded and will not let me fall.
Amen.
Thank you, Cylon.
I have become more cowardly (risk adverse!) with age and the loss of my family. So, I thank you for your guidance.
Do hope your new adventure brings you what you need. Needless to say, I am wishing you well and would be most interested to know of your progress.
Keep safe and keep well.
Kindest.
Thank you Zara. Yes, many adventures ahead…thank you for the wishes 🙂
Thanks for this.
You’re welcome 🙂
I am experiencing some big changes as well. Thanks for the nice prayer!
My pleasure, Linda. I wish you all the best!
Your prayer most certainly hits the mark, and it is definitely universal. Each line is a truth! Thank you! But, you know… the picture you used is in itself a prayer… Thank you for both prayers!!
I loved the picture as well. It really speaks to where I am right now. There’s fog in the distance and I can’t see the path around the bend…so I’ll need to take each step in faith.
Thank you Cylon, that was beautiful.
You’re most welcome 🙂