New Things

I heard myself saying the other day, "I don't like new things." It seemed like a strange thing to say because I often get tired of the same ole every-day things and wish for something new or different. As I sat down to think about it, I realized that what I don't like about new things is the unknown, uncertainty and fear that it can bring. At times it also means more work. The process of getting there looks hard.

At work recently we changed banks. For me this means new checks, a new remote deposit system to learn, navigating a new online bank account, setting up a new vendor in Quick Books and making sure all pre-authorized credit card payments are switched to the correct account. During the transition time, it was the fun of making sure the deposits went to the right account while juggling check writing to make sure there were no overdrafts.

One day I was talking with a manager about some of the logistics. He said that he doesn't know for sure how it will all look, but let's keep talking about it. That gave me a lot of comfort for I realized I'm not in this alone. We are walking through it together.

I believe it's that way in the bigger picture of life, as well. When God brings new things my way I don't have to cower in fear for I see God taking my hand and saying, "Come, Pauline, we're in this together. Let's keep talking about it."