Change
God must think change is valuable because He allows us to experience so much! We see change in seasons, but truly all of life is about change.
We have children and adjust to each new stage. In a blink they grow into adults.
We reach the point where our body is strong and mature – and aging begins. Ecclesiastes tells us there is a season for everything.
Actually, I feel like my entire life has been riding the winds of change. I know the Maker of the Winds, so I am not afraid to go where He takes me. I’m amazed at all the places, and fascinating people who have been on this journey with me - new ones joining all the time.
Sometimes change is easy. At times it’s scary when those wind gusts are particularly strong. Like learning how to live without my beloved husband now. I long to be content, but often must pull my emotions along. It helps to keep the end of the ride in sight - our final great destination.
Fortunately, we can trust that God’s in charge of change. Our role is simply to embrace what is good, true and beautiful, to look for it and treasure it. And choose contentment wherever the Maker of the Wind takes us.
Psalm 46:2 reminds us that God's unchanging and protective presence is real. “Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”
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WRITING NEWS
Speaking of change, I have a new website judithrolfs.com.
No speaking events until spring but lots of writing time - hopefully to complete my grief book.
I was on the phone recently while a friend ordered from amazon a copy of my suspense novel Directive 99. He linked the downloaded book to his Alexa which started reading aloud for me to hear. I didn’t know this was possible because Directive 99 not an Audible book (like my Bullet in the Night Mystery.) So I guess any of my books now can be heard on a device - if being “read to” works best for your lifestyle, you may want to try this out.
Cold weather is a great time for an intriguing mystery. Angelus Gift Shop in Walworth carries all four of mine (so does Amazon but I highly recommend shopping locally whenever possible.)
Wishing friends and family a snuggly, warm fall!
