I'm on a new life path and it feels different. I know it's because it happened all at once and rather suddenly, but I haven't yet figured out how to react to it. Who knew turning 40 would bring about so many changes at once. I certainly didn't! Does this happen to everyone?
There should be a book or warning that you get in email , or even a phone call telling you that turning 40 can bring about serious life change! I didn't get any of that and it kinda irks me! Oh yeah, I've heard of mid-life crisis, but that's not what is going on here. I'm not running out for plastic surgery, buying a sports car or a younger man. I'm not looking for ways to make me feel or look younger. I'm having the rug pulled right out from under me! Oh, and yes, I'm whining about it!
Reminding myself that all change is not easy is, well...not easy! Accepting it and moving forward...this is my challenge. Do I have enough courage to face it head on? Do I have a choice?
Well, today, as uncertain as all this seems to me, I have decided that I might as well embrace it because nothing will go back to the way it was...nothing. It's all different and I can either accept it or curl up and sulk. I refuse to do that! Did you hear me Satan? I refuse to do that! I know these plans, these changes are all according to God's will for my life. I may not like it, it may feel really uncomfortable, and it may even make me mad and sad at times. YET, it is ordained! I am exactly where God would have me to be. It's called having faith.
Through even this, I will be better by His grace!
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)
Love & Hugs
JJ
Love & Hugs
JJ
