Change. Who likes it? Honestly—no one does. It’s much easier to stay comfortable. But do we really want to stay comfortable? Do we want to stop growing as humans—especially as followers of Christ?

The last six months have been hard. There have been so many changes—some good, some painful—and some days I truly don’t know whether I’m coming or going. You would think that with all that has gone on, a person might crumble. And believe me, there are days when I want to curl up in a ball and throw in the towel.

But there has been one constant that has carried me through it all:

Jesus.

One of my very favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Abraham and Isaac. If you’re not familiar with it, here’s the short version. God asked Abraham to take his son Isaac up a mountain and sacrifice him. Without hesitation, Abraham obeyed. Along the way, Isaac asked what they would be sacrificing, and Abraham responded with simple but powerful faith, “God will provide.”

They reached the top of the mountain, built the altar, placed the wood, and Abraham laid Isaac on it. As he raised the knife, the angel of the Lord appeared and stopped him. Just then, a ram appeared, and Abraham offered it as the sacrifice instead. Abraham and Isaac showed the Lord that they trusted Him completely—100% faith, 100% obedience.

The Lord will provide

I strive to have faith like Abraham and Isaac, but I am human and fail daily. Still, one thing I know without a doubt: the Lord will provide. And when I finally get out of His way, He always shows up.

The Lord will provide the right, Godly spouses for my children.

The Lord will provide comfort in dark days.

The Lord will provide the right people at the right time so I can be the leader He is calling me to be.

The Lord will provide wisdom—and people who have gone before me that I can learn from.

The Lord will provide encouragement, support, and strength for all that lies ahead.

The Lord has provided for me through every change. And because He has, I am able to stand here

today—resting in His peace on the mountain.

“Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means ‘The Lord Will Provide’). To this day, people still use that name as a proverb: ‘On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” – Genesis 22:14