In a world that changes as fast as the clouds move across the sky on a windy day, it is difficult to find those things that are constant. When we glance out the window and see sunshine one minute and in the next see nothing but gray skies, we wonder how we will ever remain steady. In a generation that changes its mind as quickly as it takes to send a text message to a friend, we pause in frustration at the lack of constancy among people. Or gaze haphazardly at the sheer enormity of choices in the toilet paper aisle in the grocery store.
One day we read, black is the new white or fifty is the new thirty and many of us hang onto the new trend with joy. A few days pass and now gray is the new white and fifty is fifty. If we strive to find the constant in our life, we may walk away disappointed. Our generation creates new trends, fashion statements, and technology so quickly that our heads spin to keep up. Where is the anchor to keep us from straying too far from shore? What do you do in this ever changing world to find the anchor for your soul?
Each generation past and present claims it’s identity in their accomplishments, personality traits, or how others define them. The generational groups relish the fame of standing alone declaring their own glory. It’s as if it is better to belong to one group instead of stretching in community across all generations. We lose sight of what ultimately brought us together from the start.
The last several weeks I have ached with those who lost children in the school shooting in Florida and now the passing of Billy Graham. A divided world is aching with disbelief, grief, and opinions as different as night and day. I see a need for unity now more than ever. A lasting union of hearts across generations no matter what color, age, gender or belief system. It is a chance to reach beyond any stigmas that hold us back, prejudices and instead grab the truth and the One who is the anchor for our soul.
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In this time of in between where we hold onto the past but hope for all the future will bring, one thing is sure. His name is Jesus. We live in the middle of the first coming of Jesus and look forward to when He will come again. Many generations have come and gone and more are still to begin, but throughout the turmoil, our hearts are secure in Jesus. In Lamentations we are told…
But Lord, you remain the same forever! Your throne continues from generation to generation. Lamentations 5:19 NLT
No matter what generation we claim as our own, we can be sure of:
The love of God. You showed me your unfailing love. Job 10:12
God’s grace in our weakness My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Finding peace in God. Â I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. John 16:33
And that He is who He says He is. Â Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
May you find yourself reaching out to all generations as you seek to love others, promote peace and hold onto the One who remains constant in the continual flux of this world.
Sabbath Blessings,
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Mary,
Sometimes when I think we live in such heartless times, I remember history and the horrific generations that we have lived through and that have proceeded us. The same Truth remains, however, the Jesus Christ is Lord from generation to generation….no matter what the world is doing around us….He’s still sovereign and in control. In that I find my peace. Just now getting caught up on some reading 🙂
Blessings,
Bev xx
Thank you for including me in your rounds of reading. I always love having you stop by. I also find peace in knowing our God is always who He says He is. It’s easy to believe that whatever time we are living in is worse than that of another generations but we all have challenges. I remember my mom telling me when my first son was born, “I’m so glad I’m not raising kids now”. As if it was so much worse than when I grew up. I realize I say the same thing about future grandchildren. I’m standing in agreement that our God is sovereign.
Hi Mary! (I wonder what 60 is?? LOL!)
I have been really brought to prayer and sadness with all the hard news we hear about our world. Such hardship, evil and soul-crushing events. How do we stay afloat?
It’s very easy to get tied up in my feelings, and lose sight of the fact that God is in control. He is, and I have to have faith and trust in that, while I do my best to make my own life more loving and peaceful.
May we all be personally anchored in peace, as we pray for the souls of many who are not.
Blessings,
Ceil
Good question! It has been a rough few weeks and my teacher heart aches for lost children. But as you stated so well, it is easy to let our emotions rule when God is the One in control. We can always make things a little better in our corner of the world. Thank you for joining me in prayer for those we do not know the peace of God.
Thanks for this reminder to hold on fast to what {and Who} is constant, who will not change like shifting shadows, who is strong and solid and oh so wise.
If we ever needed to lean in to Him, it would be right about now, friend. Bless you for taking us there.
It is a comfort to know that there is a constant in our life and His name is Jesus. I am grateful that there are people like you to lean in with and to know where we find our strength. Blessings on your week!
I was just mentioning to a lady at Target the other day that there are way too many choices for shampoo and the like. I have a nervous breakdown just thinking about it all. I can’t wait to get to heaven and not have to wash my hair!
We live in a world of abundance and it is evident especially when we go shopping. I love your thought of not having to wash your hair in heaven. I can’t with either. Blessed to have you here.
Don’t even get me started on the obscene number of choices at the grocery store! and we wonder why most people feel so entitled. Your words blend with the narrative that has been running through my thoughts lately. Our foundation in Christ is imperative now so that we may respond to these quickly changing, and divisionary times from a place of Truth. Thank you for pointing us back to Him! Blessings on your Sabbath, dear friend.
I seriously just stand and stare at the shelves when I am looking for something new. How do you decide?
There is no mistake with what God has been giving me to write about recently. It all goes back to truth, God’s truth and we can choose to pursue it daily. I love knowing that God is laying a similar narrative on your heart. I’m praying we respond in all situations with grace and truth.
Dear Mary,
Thank you for this beautiful post, pulling together all the beauty of Jesus to be shared across the generations! He is so ageless and eternal, but we get so stuck on our own little pocket of time. Yes, may we hold onto His hope as that anchor, and be willing to give that hope as well!
I think your posts on legacy have me pondering about generations and the past and future. Isn’t it wonderful we have a God that spans all time? Standing with you in prayer and agreement that we may hold onto the anchor of God.
Dear Mary, I am so blessed that the Lord has had us pondering about the generations together! He is so amazing, spanning all time, and yet reaching down right to where we live. Hugs and Blessings to you!
I have loved your posts about legacy. It has given me time to reflect on my own legacy. God is amazing in how he connects us through generations. We are blessed.
“..and fifty is fifty.” I chuckled when I read that line! I wonder if we’re trying to always change things, to mix things around, to get noticed and band aid discontentment. Thankfully we do have that anchor. I know I need it to develop a heavenly perspective, rather than a worldly one that does not bring peace. JJohn 16:33 is a verse to cling to, and thank you for sharing it today!
I laughed when I wrote it because everything changes so fast. But I’m holding onto fifty is the new thirty.
We live in a discontented world. We are the lucky ones, though, because we have an anchor in God. Thank you for being here!
And then I’ve noticed that (for whatever reason) whenever clouds show up on t.v. they’re sprinting across the sky in an unnatural and alarming way. Could this be a metaphor for our hurry up world?
It’s so crucial that we have our hearts anchored in the peace that only God can give.
Happy Sunday, Mary.
The clouds are just one thing that beckons us to hurry up. I am grateful for the anchor of God. I am truly nothing without him. Praying we all rest in the peace that comes from God and not the world.
So comforting to know that our God is constant yesterday, today and tomorrow. 🙂
Yes and amen! Blessed to see you here today!