Change is really, really hard, and unfortunately, inevitable in life.
For me, the hardest periods of change have been when I have had to create new relationships. For example, I switched from a private school to a public school at the beginning of 5th grade, and it was hard for me to learn how to make friends and what was and wasn't socially acceptable at public school. For example, at my private school, people kept secrets. At public school, I soon learned, secrets became gossip about two seconds after you told them. Making friends after everyone found out who I was crushing on was a very difficult thing for me to do.
Then, there was the transition to junior high, where all my friends were in different classes than me, and new students were transferring in from other local elementary schools. I had to make new friends, which was really hard for my awkward, introverted 7th-grade self.
And finally, in high school, drama often lead to some friend break-ups. There were really hard days, but I got through it.
You can too. Learn from the Apostle Paul, who learned to lean on Jesus in all situations. No matter what season of friendship you are in right now: scarcity or plenty, remember that Jesus will provide for you, even when your season changes.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: (ESV)
Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (ESV)
For me, the hardest periods of change have been when I have had to create new relationships. For example, I switched from a private school to a public school at the beginning of 5th grade, and it was hard for me to learn how to make friends and what was and wasn't socially acceptable at public school. For example, at my private school, people kept secrets. At public school, I soon learned, secrets became gossip about two seconds after you told them. Making friends after everyone found out who I was crushing on was a very difficult thing for me to do.
Then, there was the transition to junior high, where all my friends were in different classes than me, and new students were transferring in from other local elementary schools. I had to make new friends, which was really hard for my awkward, introverted 7th-grade self.
And finally, in high school, drama often lead to some friend break-ups. There were really hard days, but I got through it.
You can too. Learn from the Apostle Paul, who learned to lean on Jesus in all situations. No matter what season of friendship you are in right now: scarcity or plenty, remember that Jesus will provide for you, even when your season changes.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: (ESV)
Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (ESV)
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