Have you grown lately?

This is me. Well, it was over a year and a half ago when I was studying at university. 

It's weird looking back and seeing how much has changed since I was a poor, uni student who featured on the Wollongong University website (is that nerdy?) and still is - I don't think they've realised that I've left. 

Check it out: http://www.uow.edu.au/arts/ssmac/index.html

Looking back, I realise how much I've changed. I'm a different person. I even look different! But most importantly I've realised how much I've grown. I've grown in confidence, in maturity, in relationships and in God.

As life ticks on we shouldn't stay in the same place. God hasn't intended for us to be the same person at 15 and at 20. We are meant to grow.

Growth doesn't always just happen though. It's something that you have to work at. And sometimes growth is hard.

Sometimes we have to really look at our flaws and how they are affecting us from moving on to better things in life. It's important to to recognise the fears we have, the anger issues we have, the control issues we have and so on.

Why? If we don't identify these flaws and try to change them, we can end up missing out on all the good things God has in store for us - the relationships, the career path and the joy of life. 

Sometimes we can be left behind because we are too afraid or to cocky to see that we must change in order for our circumstances to change.

But the best thing is, we don't have to do it on our own. God is our never-ending help in times of need.

So, have you grown lately?

Five weddings in three months

If you haven't guessed already from my blog title, my husband and I have been to five weddings over the past three months. It's a lot. And a lot of fun.

Now that it's over I've had a moment to pause and reflect. I suddenly realised that everyone's grown up. It took some time but it finally happened.

Things are changing and they have been for a while. And I find myself asking, how did I get here?

How do you deal with change? Is it something you run away from or do confront it?

Change can be scary. I'm at that point again in my life where relationships are changing. Everyone's grown up. They're getting married. Some are moving overseas and others having kids.

A New Breeze

Do you feel a wind of change coming your way? Or are you totally unaware that it's coming?

Nothing ever stays the same. Nothing ever will. But I know one thing that is constant. And that's God.

So whether you're changing your friend group at school, moving to another city or starting University, God will always be with you. Wherever you go and whatever you do he will be your constant.

Remember, it is highly likely that you will be attacked with fears of the future so stand strong and hold onto Jesus. Even if your life turns upside God will be there. He will always be your constant friend.

Before the wind comes I encourage you to take a moment to pause, reflect and soak up the moment. Then brace yourself for the incoming breeze.