Cultivate a Lifestyle of Worship + Love of the Word

Who knew moving house could create such excitement, such anxiety, such expectation, yet such trepidation.

It felt like a new chapter. In a lot of ways it was. Colin and I were moving out of our first married home (or apartment rather) and stepping into the next phase of our life.

Our dog Beverly tip toed about apprehensively in what I began to call the “Box City” that had become our 1 bedroom apartment. The many moving boxes hastily packed, littered every square inch of our soon to be former home. It was a bittersweet view.

We were about to say goodbye to the place where we had started our lives together, yet we were filled with excitement and thankfulness at the new home that God had graciously provided for us.

It was a new beginning, in more ways than one.

26 days to the day we moved in to our new house we found out we were pregnant!

With shaking hands and hopeful hearts, we picked up the pregnancy test that would change our lives forever.

I had never been so shocked or happy in my life!

The first thing Colin did after we found out was walk over to the empty spare bedroom and open it’s door.

A symbol of a new beginning.

“We’ll be needing this room now!” He exclaimed joyfully.

As we both laughed in disbelief and delight, we gazed upon the now open door signifying the new little life that would soon be arriving.

New beginnings.

New beginnings can be scary. New beginnings can be joyous. You don’t know what might be lying on the other side. That’s where faith comes in. 

It’s like free falling, not knowing what lies below. 

Some new beginnings you don’t know you need, and some new beginnings are wanted so desperately. Some new beginnings were not your idea, and some are like a healing balm to your soul. 

Life is full of change. I think that’s what I realize I have the hardest time with. 

I like routine, and I like safety. I like control.

With change, comes uncertainty. 

But without change, there’s no growth.

In the growth, we see God’s blessings.

I am reminded that through it all, Jesus is the constant. He says I can go to Him. I am held by Him in His arms, even if I feel like I’m free falling through life. 

Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. 

As someone prone to anxiety, I am learning to rest and know that ultimately, no matter what comes, God is good. 

His plans for me are good. 

For my good, and for His glory. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.