There are seasons in life when everything feels like it is shifting at once. Seasons of transition where we really have two options. We can spiral into the chaos, the overwhelm, and the hardship of change, or we can choose to hide under the shadow and under the wings of our Almighty Lord.
Over time, I have walked through a season of deep transition as a mother of five children, all still very young. Our oldest is six, and while each child is such a gift, every addition brings change. It is a transition for parents, for children, for the dynamics of the family, and even for how a home is run.
What I learned is that transitions are not always felt right away. Often it is as the weeks go by, as routines shift and life settles into a new rhythm, that the weight of change begins to surface.
This season taught me so much about what it truly looks like to hide under the wings of the Lord. And while my circumstances were specific, these lessons apply to any season of transition. Whether you are welcoming change in your family, starting a new job, moving, or stepping into something unfamiliar, the truth remains the same.
Our world is constantly changing. The people we love are constantly growing. But Jesus remains the same.
What It Looks Like to Hide Under His Wings
Scripture often tells us to hide under the shadow of the Almighty. But practically speaking, how do we do that in everyday life?
For me, it meant taking the Psalms seriously and applying them personally. When Scripture says the Lord is my rock, I had to ask myself if I was actually standing on Him or if I was trying to hold everything together in my own strength.
One of the most tangible ways I learned to do this was through singing hymns.
I cannot fully explain how much this transformed my heart and, in turn, my words. In moments of overwhelm or overstimulation, it can be so easy to let frustration spill out. To want the noise to stop. The crying to stop. Everything to pause.
Instead, I learned to sing.
The Hymns That Anchored My Heart
There are two hymns that became steady anchors for me during that season.
The first is Amazing Grace. I sang it constantly. And almost every time, I was humbled by the line that says He saved a wretch like me. That line alone softened my heart. It reminded me of the grace I have been given, and that humility helped me show grace to my children, my husband, and the responsibilities entrusted to me.
When we truly remember how much grace we have received, it becomes far easier to extend that same grace to others.
The second hymn is I Need Thee Every Hour. This hymn became especially meaningful to me.
The lyrics say, I need Thee every hour, bless me now my Savior, I come to Thee. It continues by saying there is no tender voice like His that can bring peace.
One line in particular stayed with me. It says that temptations lose their power when He stays near.
In moments when anger or impatience felt close, this hymn reminded me that staying near to the Lord weakens temptation’s grip. When we hide under His wings, sin loses its power.
Practical Grace in the Middle of Full Days
Alongside spiritual anchoring, I also learned the importance of practical rhythms that support peace.
That season required simplicity. Holding my baby often. Keeping routines gentle. Finding small ways to make daily responsibilities lighter. Simpler meals. Fewer dishes. Creative solutions that met my children where they were.
But more than anything, I learned to ask the Lord for wisdom in every detail.
There is nothing too small to bring before Him.
Nothing Is Too Small for the Lord
It can be easy to believe the lie that certain things are not worth praying about. That we should only bring the big things to God. But Scripture tells us otherwise.
He is the Creator of all things. He is all knowing and all powerful. And we are His daughters.
He delights in leading us into peace.
That does not mean we avoid hardship. Scripture tells us that trials produce perseverance, perseverance produces character, character produces faith, and faith produces hope. Those things cannot grow if we are constantly trying to escape what is hard.
That season taught me to ask different questions. What is the Lord teaching me here? How is this drawing me closer to Him? How can this grow my faith instead of shrinking it?
Rather than striving for the easier path, I learned to sit in the hard with Him.
Celebrating the Small Wins
Some days require relying on the Lord every hour. Some days it is every minute. And some days it is every second.
Every small win matters.
There were days when simply finishing what was in front of me felt like a victory. Instead of worrying about tomorrow, I learned to pause and thank the Lord for carrying us through that day.
There is so much beauty in stopping to praise Him, even when progress feels small.
A Final Encouragement
If you find yourself in a season of transition, ask yourself a few gentle questions.
What is the Lord’s heart for me right now?
Am I relying on His wisdom or my own strength?
Am I hiding under His wings or trying to carry it all alone?
Lean on Him every hour. Praise Him in the hard moments. Celebrate the small victories. Trust that He is working, even when the season feels heavy.
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A Few Extra Things
Sharing some of my favorites for bringing it back to Him –
Kids Bible // Kids Notebook // Pretty Cards for Scripture – Large Size & Small Size
