I recently took another big step. The diamond in my wedding ring had pulled away from the band and was pinching my finger. I had been wondering if and when I should get my ring reset. I took this as a sign- it was time. Having time in between appointments one day I stopped in at the jewelers. He brought out trays and trays of settings. I picked one out and left my rings with him. I got into the car and thought, “what did I do?” I suddenly got emotional realizing yet again my husband was gone. On one hand I felt like I was forgetting Neal by giving up my ring and on the other hand I knew that was not true. By leaving my rings that meant I couldn’t wear Neal’s any more. My rings were stacked on top of his to keep it on my finger. It was a tug on my heart.
The same week I ran out of bank checks and opened the first pack with just my name of them. Another change–ughhh.
i picked up my new ring last week. The jeweler was so excited to give it to me! When I put it on I knew it was the right thing to do.
Change can be so hard and uncomfortable. My attitude can be affected by my circumstances or thoughts. Scripture tells us that God does not change. He loves us no matter what. He loves so much that He sent His Son to die for us so we could have new life, eternal life. 2Corinthians 5:17 tells us we are a new creation, the old has gone, the new is here! Something new- fresh, different than before. We are not the same anymore. We should be following God’s ways not our selfish ways.
My new ring reminds me that this is a new start as a single person. It also reminds me that as a person who loves Jesus I am committed to continue putting on my new self of following God’s ways.
If you are a follower of Jesus are you committed to remaining true to the new creation He has made in you?
On the journey,
Trish