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Seasons May Change But These Two Things Stay The Same

Seasons May Change But These Two Things Stay The Same

Heather Hart · June 14, 2018 · 16 Comments

I have been looking back through the blog posts and devotions I have written over the years, and I am amazed at how much has changed. The struggles I went through, the verses that encouraged me, how Jesus was with me through each moment… all of it.

I have went through so many seasons. From being a new, stay-at-home mom to a mom that worked part-time and back again. From the moment my first book was published, to the years I spent as an author coach, to refocusing on my original calling. God has always been there.

I have had highs and lows. I went five years without sleep after my twins were born, spent a year and a half homeschooling, and then soaked in the quiet the first time I had the house to myself when the twins started preschool. Then I cried when my oldest son started middle school. I cried again when he started high school last fall.

While the early years seemed to last forever, it now seems as if time is flying by. So much has changed, yet two things remain the same.

Two Things That Stay The Same

1.) I Still Struggle

I am still a sinner in need of a Savior. No matter how much life changes, no matter how many struggles I go through or overcome, there is always a new struggle on the horizon (or an old one that still needs dealt with).

I used to be tempted to think that life would be fine if only __________. Or as soon as __________. But I know better now. As long as we live on this earth, we will have our own share of struggles. Everyone has them. The only picture perfect life is in a picture, because the real thing is rough.

Jesus said that in this world we will have trouble, but we can take heart because He has overcome the world (John 16:33). Which leads me to the second thing I know to be unchanging and true.

2.) Jesus is the Answer

No matter what I go through, I know that the answer can always be found in Jesus. He is my Savior and the Lord of my life. Nothing can ever change that.

Whether life is grand and my struggles are small, or everything seems to be coming down around me, Jesus is always with me. His love is unconditional and never ending. I know that no matter what I face, not only does He care, but He is right there with me. If my problems are big or small, I can count on Jesus through them all.

And I can always go back to the beginning with Jesus. Because knowing Jesus changes everything.

Life Happens

I don’t know where life finds you today, but I can say with complete confidence that these two things are true for you, too. And I would love to hear from you in the comments below. Feel free to share your own life lessons, or how you have seen these two things to be true in your life.

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  1. Emily says

    June 14, 2018 at 8:17 am

    Such a convicting reminder! We will always struggle, but Jesus never fails us! I love that you went back through your posts and applied what you’ve learned. 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather Hart says

      June 14, 2018 at 8:46 am

      Thanks, Emily!

      Reply
  2. Erin says

    June 14, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    What a sweet reminder! I try to make everything much more complicated than it is. But it really as simples as we still struggle and Jesus is always the answer. Thank you for the wonderful and encouraging words.

    Reply
    • Heather Hart says

      June 14, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      I think we all tend to overcomplicate things. But remembering we are sinners and we have a Savior changes everything.

      Reply
  3. Julie says

    June 14, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    Yes, what you have learned is key to enduring and going through seasons because we know we will continually go through hard times but God is steadfast!

    Reply
    • Heather Hart says

      June 14, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      Yes and Amen! God is so good!

      Reply
  4. Heather Margiotta says

    June 15, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    This is awesome. I have done that too, gone back to older writings. It’s crazy to see how much I’ve changed and grown. How differently I think etc. But you’re so right, the two things are still there- I have struggles and Jesus is always the answer!

    Reply
    • Heather Hart says

      June 15, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      It’s always amazing, isn’t it Heather? But it’s also good to see how God has always been faithful.

      Reply
  5. Rebecca Jones says

    June 15, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    I went through my blog as well, it appears to me that i have been talking a lot about rest, maybe, it’s time to stop struggling and just be, resting in His grace. Time is flying by so we need to make the most of it.

    Reply
    • Heather Hart says

      June 18, 2018 at 8:53 am

      Amen. We will always struggle with something, that’s just part of life, but that doesn’t mean we can’t sit back and soak up the love of Jesus. Because, even when we struggle, He can give us the peace that passes understanding. And we can always find rest in Jesus.

      Reply
  6. Kay Kathleen says

    June 15, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    This is just so beautifully written. Clearly you have a heart for God, and I love seeing it come through in your words! I feel like I’ve been making similar discoveries in my own life lately, and I 100% agree! We will always struggle in this life. There is no “when we get to here, then ….”, though I’ve thought that way too many times, and yes Jesus is always the answer. I’m so thankful for that!

    Reply
    • Heather Hart says

      June 18, 2018 at 8:55 am

      I can remember countless times when I thought as soon as something happened, everything would fall into place, but that just simply isn’t true. We will always struggle, but Jesus is always the answer. Thank you for your sweet words, Kay!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    June 15, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    Yes, these are true…& life does go phenomenally fast!

    We need to do what we can in Jesus while we still have time…”Only one earth life soon it will pass only what’s done in Jesus will last”

    You’re most welcome to drop by for a cuppa!
    Jennifer

    Reply
    • Heather Hart says

      June 18, 2018 at 8:56 am

      Life does go fast, doesn’t it, Jennifer? But thankfully we have all eternity to spend with our Lord and Savior.

      Reply
  8. Lauren Sparks says

    June 17, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    So simple. So true. visiting you today from the grace and truth link up.

    Reply
    • Heather Hart says

      June 18, 2018 at 8:57 am

      Thanks for stopping in, Lauren!

      Reply

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