Constant(ly Changing)

Many students are immersing themselves in a culture of change (or have done so already). College move in is upon me. While nerves exist regarding moving to a new state with new friends, there is so much joy surrounding this occasion. This is the time to discover the root of my personality and grow as a unique individual. However recently I have been thinking about all of the change coming my way. Don't get me wrong, I love change and experiencing new things! The change of college is different. Separation from family, life long friends, normal schooling, and the place I've lived for over eighteen years. It becomes overwhelming. There have been a few times where I've become completely overwhelmed by the amount of change I am about to experience. I keep thinking, nothing is going to be the same. 

Jesus is.

Jesus stays the same and is constantly by my side. 

In science experiments there are always control groups and constants. The control group serves as a reference point for the experimenters as they examine the results of the other test groups. This special group is the cornerstone, reference point, and foundation of the experiment. Without this group the results could not be properly interpreted. Constants serve as equal playing fields to ensure all test groups receive equal exposure to elements. Jesus is the control group. Jesus is the constant. In an ever-moving, ever-changing world Jesus serves as a point of reference and the element that controls our exposure to grace, mercy, and love. Without Jesus we wouldn't understand what happens when love and grace are added to the experiment of life. He provides the foundation of understanding, as long as we are still and listen. One of my favorite verses is {Psalm 46:10} "He says, 'Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." The Head and The Heart sings a song called Let's Be Still and points to a common theme of rest and recollection. When I'm jamming in the car or doing homework and this song comes on Spotify I am reminded to take time to stop and rest. Soak up the word, seek Jesus, and learn to see him as the {CONSTANT} of the experiment of life. 

A lil of THATH Let's Be Still:

The world's just spinning 

A little to fast

If things don't slow down soon we might not last. 

So just for the moment, let's be still.