Change is inevitable.
Some of you may find that comforting. The other half of you who are like me may find that frightening, terrible, and all around anxiety-inducing (no dramatic at all I know…).
We are approaching a time of year where a lot is going to change very quickly. Schedules change, weather changes, coffee orders change (trading my PSL for a Peppermint Mocha in t-minus 4 days) many houses are going to be trading ghosts for good tidings.
One of the most heated debates I see on the internet every year is whether or not it is acceptable to put up Christmas decor before Thanksgiving.
Now, I am removing myself from the discussion, as my Christmas tree has been up for two days (remember, judgement is a sin…). But many people have very strong opinions on this matter.
I have observed that many of the people voting no tree before turkey just want to enjoy the falling leaves and pumpkin creamer a little longer - they aren’t ready for things to change just yet. I understand.
However, no matter the feelings on the matter, it is inevitable that come Saturday menus, marketing and mantles are all going to be changing seasons - with or without us.
I have a newfound sympathy for you anti-tree before turkey tradition folk. For while I may be ready for the seasons to change in my home, I was not ready in my heart.
The leaves of life fell faster than I was ready for.
I have found myself grieving the change of many seasons this year that I wasn’t ready to see the end of. I’ve had a unique year - and while so many of the changes were beautiful, answered prayers, some of the others were jarring and painful.
This summer, my husband lost his grandmother - a wonderful, godly woman who we miss dearly. Two weeks later to the day, I lost my grandfather, who I’d give anything to call one more time. I’ve never experienced a season quite like this one. I felt so out of control, so anxious every time the phone rang for fear of bad news, so confused and conflicted about how to comfort my loved ones while grieving myself.
I wasn’t ready for the seasons to change. I wasn’t ready for the change those losses meant. But I’ll tell you who was - God.
God is not surprised when the seasons change, as we are - and He is there waiting to pull us close and guide us through.
It was hard to climb out from under the leaves of loss… still is.
The autumn my life has been in has been long and tough. But because of God, I can trade the cobwebs for carols of joy. Because of God, I can begin to let the leaves go and embrace what is to come next.
I don’t have to be ready, I just have to be close to Him.
I don’t know what you’re walking through, but I know who walks with you.
Maybe you’re raking through leaves of loss and change like me, maybe you’re clinging to a season you don’t want to see the end of, or maybe you’re running into the wide open space of a new season, ready for all it will bring.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
As these seasons begin to change…
I hope you hear that one truth - He never changes and He never will. My hope is that you will be able to open your eyes, ears, and arms to fully embrace the Lord. And I’m not just talking about the transition from pumpkins to peppermint.
I’m talking about the transition from life with our loved ones to one without.
I’m talking about the transition from expected plans to uncertain futures.
I’m talking about the transition from mourning to dancing.
You may be reading this and thinking, “there is no way I can bring myself to move on to a new season.” If that’s you, can I encourage you today?
God will help you rake these leaves. He will help you replace the ruins with ribbon. He will change out your songs of pain for ones of praise. He will help you hang lights where there was once lingering darkness.
Because in all seasons, He is good. And in all seasons, He is God.
May that bring you comfort today. It doesn’t mean it’s easy, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt - but it does mean He is in it, and He will never let you go.
This week on The True North Podcast…
In this special episode, I sit down with my mom, Kiley Price, to talk about the pressure to have life “figured out,” what it means to live by faith when the future feels uncertain, and how to find peace when expectations weigh heavy. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind in life or afraid of letting people down, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone.
We talk about what she’d tell her younger self in her 20s, her encouragement for women afraid of disappointing others, and her honest thoughts on raising daughters in today’s world. No matter what season of life you're in, this episode is the mom advice you didn't know you needed.
Whether you’re walking through a season of waiting, comparison, or fear, this conversation will point you back to hope — and remind you that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Have a great rest of your week and thanks for being here!
Love, Mykah (and Nimbus)
