C.S Lewis said, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” Today I start to change the ending!
Yesterday, I said good-bye to the most wonderful group of people I’ve ever worked with. It was difficult leaving these wonderful, amazing people I’ve come to know and love, but, after almost 13 years working at Confluence Health, it’s time for a new adventure.
Tomorrow, I start work at my new office in Cashmere. Just opened a month ago, this is a different kind of practice then I’ve ever worked for before. Instead of using insurance our patients pay a monthly membership fee to be part of the practice.
What really excites me about this Direct Care model is it will give me more time with each patient, allowing me to get to know them better and to help them make positive choices about their lifestyles, reducing their risk of chronic disease, and improving their overall health.
As rewarding as I think this new approach will be, it is still with some trepidation I move into this new beginning. This will most likely be my last job before I retire, so I want it to go well. My prayer is God will use me to make a real difference in the lives of my patients and in the Cashmere community.
Thankfully, I have God’s promise that He has sent “an Angel before [me] to keep [me] in the way and to bring [me] into the place which I have prepared.” (Exodus 23:20 NKJV). Even before I get to the office tomorrow morning, God’s Angel is already there, preparing the way before me. With that kind of support on my side I know things are going to go well.
This morning do you need to change your ending? If so, don’t hesitate to take that next step into what God is calling you to do, “for the Lord your God is with you anywhere you go.” (Joshua 1:9).
You can’t change your past, but you can “start where you are and change the ending.” So step forward with confidence, knowing His Angel goes before you “to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place” prepared for you.
God bless, have a great week, and enjoy the journey!