change & cheese

I have been listening to Who Moved My Cheese while I did housework this morning.

As someone who dislikes change (and "dislike" would be a mild term), it was quite a good book for me to think about!

While it was written with a business-person in mind, it had a lot to say to other areas also. It was an encouragement to me to look at the changes God throws my way as opportunities, rather than grin-and-bear-it challenges.

He is so good to not leave His children to their own devices, but gives opportunities to stretch and grow and change. I want to be open to them when they come my way! It's easier to me to hold on to what's familiar ... whether or not I'm particularly good at it, or even particularly LIKE it. I want to be more open to new ideas and opportunities, and more willing to let the old slip away when necessary.