Could You Spare Some Change?

Well,

Jill and I are getting our hair cut tonight (together). It's been a while for both of us, and we figured that it's about that time. I guess that we just waited so long because we, like most people, don't really care for change.

Isn't it interesting how we resist change? Jill and I went to a Dave Ramsey conference in Dallas last month, and he spent several minutes pointing out the changes that most people never make for no other reason than a dislike of change. We drive the same way to work, even if there is a better route available. We shop at the same stores even though one next door has better deals and better customer service.

Sometimes, change causes us to mourn. I was really sad when I came to realize that Bible study, as it formerly existed at the girls' house, was no more. I get nervous and down sometimes thinking about how much will change when Jill and I move to Chicago. Today, I, along with several co-workers, expressed serious discouragement over some sudden personnel shifts at work that will probably lead to changes in the way we do our jobs.

But, when I get so sad over change, I forget that God is really in control. Jesus told us to not worry about anything but to trust God in faith, knowing that he loves us more than we can imagine and that he is not going to forget about us. I shouldn't look at change as a time for everything to go wrong, but rather as a chance to see what God is going to do. So from now on, I'm going to work on seeing change that way and living in Thanksgiving to my Lord!

OUCH!

Well, it was kind of a rough day at work today. The kids I work with were not very happy with me. If you don't know, I work with children with autism and noncompliance is a very common issue with them and it was definately true today. It is part of my job as a behavior therapist to develop discipline and teach the kids to "obey first time." My rules were not appreciated today and as a result I was the target of a lot of ... well, we'll say "aggressive" behavior. So, it was kind of rough... But it's okay. It's all part of the job and it definately pays off in the long run. Of course a little prayer would be greatly appreciated if you think about it... Thanks!

(The picture above isn't really one of my kids...just one I found online that seemed fitting. lol)