Author Darlene J. Conard

Slowly, I drifted from sleep into wakefulness, and the room greeted me with its familiar companions. The decorations sat like patient protectors, unchanged, unmoved, the pictures still whispering their silent stories from the walls. Even the curtains—faithful guardians of twelve years— hung in their familiar folds, as though time itself had chosen not to pass.

Yet within me stirred a restless thought: I longed for change, though I knew the strangeness of the new would press against me like an unfamiliar wind. Still, the ache for renewal lingered— a quiet rebellion against the comfort of sameness.

In that moment, the Holy Ghost began to speak to me about change—not as something to fear, but as a divine invitation to grow. The Lord often works through the circumstances of our lives, especially those that unsettle us, to move us beyond our comfort zones. Comfort can feel safe, but it rarely produces transformation. By permitting challenges, transitions, and unexpected events, God is not abandoning us but positioning us to uncover new strength, to deepen our faith, and to grow in greater dependence upon Him. What feels disruptive is often the very means by which He prepares us for transformation and draws us closer to His heart.

Change, then, is not random; it is purposeful. It is one of the ways the Holy Spirit teaches us resilience, renews our vision, and prepares us for the next season of calling. What feels like disruption is often the very tool God uses to align us with His greater plan. It’s like being rooted in one spot for far too long—your body grows heavy, the blood slows, and a dull numbness creeps into every limb. Muscles stiffen, joints throb, and even the air feels stale, as if life itself is pausing around you. That’s what stagnation feels like: a slow erosion of vitality, a quiet surrender to spiritual slumber.

But my spirit refuses to settle there. I hunger for movement, for growth, for the living waters that flow endlessly from God’s heart. He is infinite—His depths unsearchable, His revelations without end. Each moment with Him holds the possibility of a new horizon, a fresh unveiling of His glory.

Beloved, I encourage you: lean into the changes unfolding in your life, even when they feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable. These shifts are not random—they are sacred invitations, divine nudges guiding you toward something greater than you can yet see.

Change often arrives cloaked in uncertainty, but within it lies the seed of transformation. Don’t resist it. Instead, open your heart to the possibilities it brings. Let go of what was, so your hands are free to receive what is coming.

In these moments of transition, I urge you to turn your heart toward Him. Ask for revelation—not just answers, but divine insight. Ask Him to show you what He sees, to whisper His wisdom into your spirit, and to illuminate the path ahead with His light.

You are not alone in this. Philippians 1:6 declares, The One who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it. Trust that even in discomfort, you are being led into deeper purpose, greater peace, and unexpected joy.

We are in a pivotal moment where God is making the familiar unfamiliar. Get ready for a heavier glory; it’s coming!

 “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 KJV

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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