Reflection

“Change, even change for the better, is often approached with apprehension. In giving up something people think, ‘Will I be left with - nothing?’ It takes courage to renounce the known for the unknown. It is not easy even to renounce a familiar pain for an unknown, and therefore uncertain, happiness.” –Paramhansa Yogananda

Prayer

God who calls,

Many of us are so averse to change that we would rather endure painful, but familiar, circumstances than have to face an unknown, but open, future. It’s the unknown that seems like such a threat. Lead us to transform our fear of change into hope-filled expectation. Inspire us with the promise of the unknown, that we may answer your calling with joy. Be patient with us as we work through our fears, and may we support one another along the way. Amen.

Call to Action

Where in my life do I know I need a change, but I’m simply too scared to try? Tell someone about that today and ask them to help me make a step in a new direction.