Go therefore and make disciples of all nations … and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

Matthew 28:19-20

A few months ago, my wife and I moved from our house to the campus of Lutheran Life Villages. Oh, what a transition! Moving from a three-bedroom home to a two-bedroom apartment! Our move was from one side of town to the other side. I had to learn new traffic patterns, time allotments, morning routines, and the like. I seemed to be at my wits’ end. So, I decided to join new classes to get to know new people.

Through this transition, a friend of mine shared with me Psalm 37:23-24: “The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way … for the LORD upholds his hand.” Yes, change can be difficult and stressful, but it can also be a proving ground for faith and growth. It can teach you how to depend on God.

Ken Schilf
Fort Wayne, IN

Father, help me to remember You’re always by my side. Amen.

Reflect: When life throws you a curve, remember to pray for guidance from the Father.

Read: Genesis 12:1-2 and Matthew 6:25