Recently, we were watching a PBS special showcasing the life of Quincy Jones, the famous composer. As a tribute to "Q", BB Wynans sang the beautiful, "Everything Must Change". It was so beautiful and true that tears welled up as I heard the lyrics. ("Everything must change. Nothing stays the same. Everyone must change. No one stays the same. The young become the old, and mysteries do unfold. Cause that's the way of time. Nothing and no one goes unchanged.")
Change, of course, can be good,...and it can be hard. Yes, 'that's the way it is.'

When we were still 'young' we served a church in Cleveland. We had been fortunate enough to stay there 11 years. Naturally we had become attached to many people, especially the youth; however, we were feeling called to move on. At that time a bright and lovely young girl presented us with a placque that she had personally painted. Under the golden butterflies, was the inscription:" Lord, help me find my way through the changes in m life." (picture above by Diane Vogel Ferri.)

How we need that help, any of us, as the changes come; when strong limbs gradually become weaker, when staunch independence needs to ask for help with meagre tasks, when hyper energy has to slow to a slower pace, and when some of our gifts become hampered by our handicaps. Then we know the deeper meaning of "Lord, help me find my way through the changes in my life."
And he does if we ask Him.