“In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands...But you remain the same, and your years will never end” (Psalm 102:25, 27).

A friend has described the subtle indications of the changing seasons in the Midwest. She says a smell in the air distinctly marks a new time of year. One inhale of it and she would know “spring is on the way,” or “fall is definitely here.” She might not actually see the crocuses peeking out or the maple leaves turning orange, but the air would carry on it invisible yet very real testimony of what was to come.

We may not see or understand all of the changes the Lord is bringing about in our own lives or in the lives of believers around the globe, but just as surely as the changing seasons, He is shaping us all into the people He would have us be. Our lives are becoming each day the testimony of what He has created us for.

Change is in the air! Let’s anchor our hearts this month in the truths of His Word which remind us that while seasons and political climates, economies and families all change, we cling to the One Who does not change like the shifting sands.

About the writer: Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at birth, Lauren Beyenhof was not expected to celebrate her 10th birthday. She is now in her late twenties, married, and working as a professional freelance writer and environmental scientist. God has continued to uphold her as she battles with a number of health issues relating to CF. She and her husband reside in Southern California and are active in their church community.