The Stages

Today, I found out some seemingly terrible news.
My sister is moving.
My married sister is moving.
Away from me.
And I won't have the privilege of seeing her whenever I darn well please.

Reality?
I should be happy for her.
Joyful. That her husband was granted a wonderful job up in one of their favorite cities.
They aren't moving that far away. Just a couple hours.

Honestly?
I feel abandoned. Not purposly by her or anyone.
But I feel like everyone close to me and everyone who knows me so well is being taken from me.
It started a year and a half ago.
First it was my youth pastor.
Then it was my small group leader.
Then it was my other small group leader.
Then it was one of my absolute closet friends, two weeks ago.
Now it's my sister.

Fact of the matter?
God is trying to teach me something and He has been for a while.
I thought I got it the first couple times it happened.
Obviously, I didn't.

Lessons being learned?
Lean into Him. No matter what the situation or how hard it seems, lean into Him and He will provide comfort and rest.
Don't get comfortable. We were not made to be comfortable. We were made to be ready and willing to take on anything that is thrown our way because we know that we have a God who is big enough.
True comfort is not found in people. God is our true comforter and His people are just the messengers.

The Plan?
I am penning in cold hard font that I will trust in You, God, no matter what happens here. No matter who moves away or is taken out of my life. You are steadfast and you are my stronghold.
You know what you're doing and you HAVE a plan for my life. Your timing is always perfect.
I will not be swayed from the mission you have given me.
I will continue to be a follower of you no matter what the cost.
Sun. Stand. STILL.
I will BE. BOLD.

Like. Jesus.