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Change Of Seasons

A little encouragement for the turning of leaves.

Megara Keener
Sep 27, 2016
Indiana University East
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Change Of Seasons
Megara Keener

Fall is here and I'll admit to being just as excited as every other girl. 🍂

I have contemplated how I want to introduce myself to Odyssey. In so many ways, I am your average, small-town USA, girl. I love everything pumpkin, I wear my Birks almost every day, and I Instagram pictures of me drinking overpriced coffee.

On a real note, though, I'm thankful today for a change. Seasons come and go, as do chapters of our lives. Sometimes we are as excited as every basic girl is for the season to change so we can drink our PSL's and have an excuse to go to the orchard dressed like we are in an American Eagle catalog. And yet sometimes, we are reluctant to let go of the season we've found ourself loving- or even hating. There is such beauty in change. I can't stress that enough. I'll be the first to admit that change scares me- I am one of those people that love spontaneity within my comfort zone, ya know? But man have I ever gotten frustrated with myself for that. In order to accept change, you have to have trust in the outcome. Not that it will turn out exactly how you want, but that you'll be OK if it doesn't.

If I'm being 100% with y'all, I have struggled trusting. Trusting others, and even trusting Jesus. This has shown itself in so many ways, and I allowed that to be my crutch. Also being real, I am NOT a perfect person. I am on the struggle bus just like anyone else. But that's where Jesus meets me- at the bottom of this mountain of fear, distrust, and change. I'm telling you guys He CONQUERS my fear. He HOLDS ME within my distrust, and he CARRIES ME through every change and bend in my path. I encourage you tonight, lean on the One who sustains you. Leave your fear, your hurt, your anxiety and put on the armor of God. Take on this new season and be "all in". Fill up with your pumpkin spice latte, talk to Jesus, and make this your best season yet. You got this.

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