"Everybody is all for change..."

"...until the change affects them!"  Ted said this as we discussed the topic of the SS lesson for this next week.
I've stopped to think about this this morning as I began going through the verses.  How many times have I felt all "gung-ho" for something and then realized, "Yikes, that is going to be a lot of work." or "Um, I'm not going to like that so well...I'm not in my comfort zone anymore." or "You want me to change what?  Easy for you to say!" or "Yes, I can change that, piece of cake!  It will just take a minute."
I am thinking back over my life and looking at the all changes that have been made...significant and otherwise.  There have been a lot of changes in 43 years of life!
Every change brought about more change!  Every change was made by me or for me.  Some changes were pleasant.  Some were not.  Some were easy and fun.  Some were not.  Some were difficult and full of tears.  Some were life altering.  Some were just a last minute switch up.  Some changes only affected me.  Some changes affected everyone around me too.
Change is all around us...every day...in every area of life!
...daily patterns of living, salvation, job, school, church, attitude, family, money, medical, location, thoughts, marriage, vehicles, home, friends, events and outings, relationships, ministry, clothing...and the list goes on and on...
Why do people resist change?  I believe at the root...is selfishness...and we all struggle with it daily!  Romans 6 and Galatians 5  Change is inevitable if you are alive!   
I am watching our family embrace change over these last few months.  Our recent change in relocating to Michigan has been full of blessing.  We are watching our children flourish.  We have experienced God's peace as we have watched God's perfect timing for change.
I am watching my parents embrace change over these last few weeks.  We see God's grace abounds in the different seasons of life.  Change often brings challenges that cause our faith to grow. 
I expect and anticipate changes that will come...knowing that each one will bring a decision that I must make.  Will I be faithful?  Or will I fight?
God allows every one of my moments to pass through His almighty hands.  He knows what I need.  He knows what is good for me.  He has a purpose in every change He makes.  I want to have the right heart attitude toward each chance to make a change in my life.  Every single change that has come into my life...both great and small...has been an opportunity for growth!  I want to be growing daily...because no growth...means there is death and decay.  Romans 8
God doesn't need me to resist growing and changing and causing a stink!  He called me out to show forth His praises!  I Peter 2:9
I am so thankful for God's grace in my life!  He saved me and has given me life more abundant...and it all started with a change based on my decision to trust and obey!