As I glanced up at the clock I couldn’t believe the time, I was running a late for work. To top it off, I had just clumsily spilled coffee down the front of my shirt and pants. Luckily I had another set of clothes to change into, but now I was running even more late. 
On the way to work I encountered a detour due to construction. It meant changing my route and taking the long way around. I made to work about ten minutes late, and found out that fortunately the 8:00 meeting was changed to 9:00. I thought I had time to grab a coffee. As I approached the coffee machine there was a sign that said exact change only. Luckily the change machine was working so I was able to make change and get a coffee. I sure needed it after wearing the one at home. 
It turned out to be a good day at work, at least for a Monday. 
My daughters track meet had been changed from an away meet to a home one, primarily due to the opponents track being partially under water due to the recent storms they had. 
I was just happy that I didn’t have to drive that far. 
The rest of my week was pretty normal with the exception of going through many policy and personnel changes at work and a few at home, nothing terrible, just loads of changes. 
I got to thinking about change and how in today’s world everything is constantly changing.   I was reminiscing about how I had taken classes on how to continuously improve, which meant making changes, and how to introduce these improvements at work and home. I honestly felt that most changes are good, however some are not and we don’t realize that until it’s too late.  
A few will live in the same house and town their entire life. Some will have the same job at the same company. However many will move to different houses and change jobs throughout their life. Our bodies change, our appetite, intelligence, our families, relationships, clothing styles, vehicles, bed times, friends, food,  finances, technology etc. and of course our age.  
Throughout our life we are constantly reminded of change. 
Over the weekend I asked myself if there was anything that doesn’t change over time. I came up with nothing, everything changes. The more I thought about it I began to wander around the house, there must be something I thought. As we were eating dinner that night I found myself focused on a crucifix in our kitchen. 
It seemed to speak to me and say, “what about Me”. I was the same yesterday, today, and will be the same tomorrow and forever, I will never leave you or forsake you. 
You can count on me and my truths. To always love you no matter what, I will always be with you, always forgive you, always welcome you back when you stray, always freely giving my mercy and grace, always available to listen. “I am” your constant unchanging True North.

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