Change is Hard…But Necessary
A reflection on grief, growth, and trusting God through life’s unexpected transitions.
I don’t like change.
Let me clarify—I don’t mind a little refresh here and there. A new coffee shop? Absolutely. New city for vacation? Sounds like a fun adventure. In fact, I recently freshened up our home decor. Out with the farmhouse. In with “cozy boho.”
But major life change? The kind that uproots everything familiar and asks you to trust God in the middle of uncertainty?
Yeah…that’s a little harder for me.
I’ve never been the “jump first and figure out how to fly on the way down” kind of girl. My natural bend has always leaned toward stability. Predictability feels safe. Familiar rhythms feel comforting. I like knowing what’s next, what’s expected, and where my feet are landing.
The next couple of months are the picture of predictability…unless you count:
my daughter graduating high school,
my son getting married,
both of my kids moving out over the next couple of months,
resigning from a job I’ve had for almost a decade,
and launching an entirely new business.
Other than that? Things are super calm.
(Don’t worry. I already have my counseling appointments scheduled for the next several months.)
But underneath the humor—and honestly, underneath a blend of excitement, joy, and sadness—I’ve been realizing something important:
Change may be uncomfortable, but it’s often where God does His deepest work.
We love the idea of God being steady, faithful, and unchanging. And He is. Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
But while God Himself does not change, He absolutely invites us to.
Scripture is full of people who encountered God and then had to leave something familiar behind.
Abraham left home without knowing where he was going.
Moses went from shepherd to leader.
Esther went from orphaned girl to queen and protector of her people.
The disciples left their nets and families.
Peter left the boat.
Paul lost the life he thought he wanted in order to discover the one God had for him.
Transformation has always required movement.
And if I’m honest, I think part of what makes change so difficult is that it exposes how much I want control. Maybe you do too. We want guarantees. We want clarity before obedience. We want five-year plans with highlighted timelines and backup options.
But faith rarely works that way.
So often, God asks us to trust Him before we feel ready.
Throughout Scripture, He says “Go” long before He reveals the full plan. Not because He enjoys watching us squirm—but because growth rarely happens when everything stays comfortable.
Seeds have to break open before they grow.
Muscles stretch before they strengthen.
Even caterpillars dissolve completely before becoming something new.
And maybe that’s the invitation hidden inside seasons of change:
Not just to survive transition…
but to become someone new within it.
Lately, I’ve been grieving and celebrating at the same time. I’m excited and anxious. Proud and emotional. Hopeful and unsure—sometimes all at the same time.
But I’m learning that maturity in faith doesn’t mean we stop feeling the weight of change.
It means we learn to trust that God is still present inside it.
Maybe you’re in a season like that too.
Maybe things feel uncertain.
Maybe something is ending.
Maybe God is asking you to loosen your grip on what’s familiar.
Maybe your next season feels exciting and heartbreaking all at once.
If so, you’re not failing because change feels hard.
You’re human.
And maybe the question isn’t:
“How do I avoid change?”
Maybe the better question is:
“What might God be trying to grow in me through it?”
Because sometimes the very thing we’re resisting is the place where God is preparing us for what’s next.
Even when it’s uncomfortable.
Even when it’s unfamiliar.
Even when we’d really prefer a detailed itinerary first.
As I grow closer to Jesus, I’m discovering that while change is still uncomfortable and at times scary, it’s also exciting. It’s an opportunity to reflect on God’s promises, remember how He’s shown up before, and stay expectant for what He’s doing next.
If you’re navigating faith, belonging, growth, or the tension of becoming,
you’re welcome here.