Dealing with Change while Moving Forward

This year has been an rapidly changing situation for me. I've had to deal with the loss of stability that I've had since I was born. There are many things that I'm still struggling to cope with right now. There are other things that I'm still fighting to keep from disappearing all together. Some days I admittedly feel lost. Other days I find something to hold onto that reminds me that there still is some link to the past.

I know that I am not as I was when I was a teenager and a young adult. Even though I had some love for history back then, I looked forward to a future that promised good things. I tried not to think about the bad things that some scientists were predicting. Instead I focused more on the positive things and let my imagination run wild. I thought, wrongly, that the stability that I had would continue into the future. I thought that newer technology would open a better world for me. I was wrong.

This year from hell as some would call it when it's all said and done has taught me that nothing is stable. It also taught me that I have to stop relying on others and myself, and start relying on God for my stability. I am dealing with change while moving forward one step at a time. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. The key element is Christ. Without him we are all lost and floundering.

I know that I can fight against the evil forces when God gives me the resources. I am seeing God at work in the hearts of those who he is calling to himself. I thank God that he is stable and unchanging in a rapidly changing world. I don't know what the future holds for me, but know that I need to be ready to fight the good fight. I can take courage as I deal with change that he is with me. I know the outcome, so I don't have to fear what Satan and his minions may do. I feel honored to be placed in this position. I can stand with the thousands of God's followers as we fight the forces of time and space that threaten to end all life.

When I contemplate the title of this blog, I realize that in some way we are time warriors fighting against those who would change time for their evil purposes. I remember that God controls time and space, and in his hands we are his instruments to do his will.

Yes, things are pretty scary right now. Change is scary, yet God is the stabilizing force that controls the universe. Everything is in his hands. I praise God for his stability and loving kindness.

Feeling A Revival Coming On: Hanging on to the Old

Hi, well last week I was automatically switched to the new Blogger format. I liked some aspects of it. The big screen was great, but had a very difficult time with the label. I switched back to the old Blogger format, and will probably stay with it until Blogger decides to automatically change it to their new format.

I am feeling a revival in my spirit that is helping me cope with all the changes. I know that I do tend to hang onto the old for far longer than I probably should be holding onto it. I don't like feeling afraid and worried about gunshots and rioting. Yet I am beginning to understand that God is revealing the evil for what it is. We have become so complacent with our thinking, and allowed those who have an evil agenda to get away with a lot of "stuff."

When I hear about what evil agenda is being brewed up to take control of us, it is then when I realize all the more that we need to wake up from our complacency. It can get frustrating, I know, when you feel like you really can't do anything. Yet I know that God is in control, and that he will revive us to serve him. I oddly enough get a bit excited when I see prophecy being fulfilled right before my eyes. Some days, admittedly, I long to see Jesus and pray that I will hear him say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

Other days doubt swirls around me. I see everything changing so rapidly, and just want it to slow down. I mourn the loss of so many things that I cherish. Yes, I am guilty of hanging on to the old. I think about the 1920s and speculate what could have happened to get everyone out of the "damn" masks. I see the evidence of a church revival in the beautiful old buildings, some sadly enough are no longer churches. I do wonder what could have happened to trigger that church growth and building. I don't think that will happen this time. Looking to the past I notice a  lot of things that were prevalent during that time from 1917 to the early 1920s that are not prevalent today.

Yes, I do feel that revival coming on though. This revival will be different than the revival that happened in the early 1920s. We have abandoned God entirely, unlike during the 1920s when God was still center in most people's lives. God hasn't abandoned us. I imagine that this revival will be awesome and worldwide, and will possibly be the last great revival until the Lord comes to take us home to be with him forever. I can't predict the future though. I trust God with it.

A New Beginning with Blogger: Feeling a bit disoriented

 I wasn't expecting this rather disorienting screen when I logged in this evening. I'm not sure I like it or not. It does take a little getting used to as I type. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. There were warnings that this format was going to change way back in June. Change has always been upsetting in some ways for me. You're probably thinking right about now that we've all gone through so many life-altering changes over the past five months that this shouldn't rattle me.

Actually the more I "play" with it, the more I like it. I definitely like the new bigger screen. I also like the big new button for the labels that I usually have at the bottom of the blog. I am wondering how it will look once I publish it though. Will the whole screen change?

I know you may laugh to see my reaction to this new beginning. Any huge change takes time to get used to for me. I am having a very difficult time adjusting to what people are now calling the "new normal." Mask wearers make me feel disoriented...like I stepped into a Doctor Who episode. If you recall the episode where everyone was wearing an earpiece that controlled their thoughts, it is the same feeling that I'm getting now with these masks.

Yes, I do understand the conditioning and how manipulative mind control can be. I also understand that some people can't be manipulated due to certain processes in their minds. These masks are a form of mind control. You get enough people to go along with the mask wearing, tell those that refuse that they are crazy and create an ongoing fear factor...you get disorientation. It doesn't help that many are making it seem that mask wearing is in "vogue" or your "patriotic" duty. I can't get behind that as it leaves behind so many of us who really can't wear masks for many reasons.

I admitted here that my main reason for not wearing a mask continuously as many do, is that I have maskaphobia. It started back in March, and was barely noticeable, but increased when the mask wearing became mandatory in my state. I still have a rather mild form. I can go to the grocery store if I only have to wear the mask for a few seconds as I step in, a few minutes as I wait in line (I've clocked the time...and do notice that after a few minutes my symptoms increase) and maybe fifteen minutes at the bank. I do have to advert my eyes, so I never look directly at someone...or I do start displaying those symptoms. I have prayed, and that has helped a little.

  

God is My Refuge and An Anchor in The Midst of A Storm

I was vividly reminded today that God is my refuge. I prayed all weekend and yesterday that the expected hurricane would pass us by. It wasn't until I let go of my anxious thoughts, reminded myself that God knows what I need, and how he has held me up in times past that I relaxed. I realized that I have been holding too tightly to things that aren't stable. Some people take refuge in their work, while others take refuge in church. Please don't get me wrong church has played a significant role in providing sanctuary, but it isn't a refuge.

In today's world where we see signs daily of the Lord's coming, it is sometimes hard to focus in on what's important. All of us need an anchor right now in the midst of this storm. We also need to reach out to others to let them know that they need to get right with God. I am reminded of the song that was first played on January 1st, and has become my theme song..."Almost Home." It has taken a little while to sink in that the Lord is speaking to us through this song. He's telling us that we're almost home.

I just have to take refuge in him, realizing that it won't be that much longer before I see him. I know what some of you are going to say right now. "You can't predict his coming." No, I can't predict it but know that everything that has been written in the bible about the end times is coming to pass right before our eyes. We just need to hang onto him, and not give into those who would steal us away if they could. I know that I am anchored in him. I am not afraid to write these words. I actually hope that someone sees them, and finds their refuge in him.

In a few more months we will see the Lord work to flush out the evil that has crept in. Actually if I can believe everything I'm seeing the Lord is already at work exposing the evil. I can't predict what's going to happen in November. I trust God that he will continue to protect me and love me.