My change is becoming a full-time student again at the age of 58. I have been accepted into a highly competitive two-year training program in a medical field. I spent the bulk of the summer taking prerequisite classes online (some readers have read my travails in these postings).
Just think: I now qualify for STUDENT and SENIOR discounts! If only I could afford to spend, I could save a bundle.
I signed myself up for Special Ed, since I had to face that I am slower than I used to be, and certain things are next to impossible with the seizures. That was humbling, but it comes with free tutoring. Note to self: Check your pride at the door.
This is exciting, though. I already did 40 hours of job shadowing in this field to make sure my brain could handle it, and I love it. Two years ago, I wouldn't have even thought of going back to school, but God not only brought me a vision, but he has given me the ability to do pursue it joyfully. I'm praising him for a new way to grow.
What about your new beginning? Some are wonderful. Others are forced on us because of circumstances beyond our control. The one thing that is true for every beginning is it brings a change. It brings unknown. We never know how it will unfold. There will be some chaos until the new routine is solid. That is stressful, even when it is for a change we like.
The very good news is that God is steady and trustworthy throughout all our changes. He is the only one in the universe who does not change and does not need to change. In the middle of our chaos is the calm of his peace. We can return to him any time in the day for restoration and renewal. He will never run out.
The Eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Deuteronomy 33:27a
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