"Something must go, for something to come"

As I listen to today's preaching, this was the phrase that struck me the most. Why? Because there is always something to lose. It might be a someone. It might be an opportunity. It might be a dream. It might be something that is significant in your life. Loss and change is indeed inevitable. It may be sudden or anticipated. However it may come, it's just a simple reality and a consistent facet of life. But what also made this phrase especially remarkable, is that it points you to a promise. A promise that something great is in store for you. There's always a rainbow after the rain. Cliche it might sound, but still quite sensible if you think about it. There's always a purpose and a reason behind every circumstance. It is encouraging to know that once you learn how to accept, despite the struggle, you'll also learn how to glide within your situation. From gliding, you'll learn how to soar and not let the circumstance determine your inner peace. Peace, I believe, is not the absence of problems, but is the presence of God in your life. Only His presence can guide you to true comfort and solace.