God is Change; Chapter 13 passage

In chapter 13, after Lauren's house has been burglarized, she thinks: "We'll adapt. We'll have to. God is Change. Strange how much it helps me to remember that."

 The idea of God being Change is an interesting one, and in my opinion, is different from Christianity. (Baptist Christianity is the major religion in her town, with her father actually being a preacher too.) 

While I do admittedly have limited knowledge of Christianity, I believe Lauren's idea that God is Change must be drastically different from Christianity. This would explain the tensions between Lauren and her father, as Lauren believed in a different kind of religion compared to him. 

Simultaneously I ponder what Lauren could mean by saying God is Change. It sounds so simple and absolute. Yet I wonder how this is put into practice? Do people pray to change or for change? Or is it about submitting to change and the all-knowing fact that change will happen no matter what? I am very intrigued by both. I think ultimately though, I would say perhaps she means that you should contribute to change as well as submit to the knowledge of its existence. 

I was intrigued by the passage after the burglary because it was a really great example of Lauren putting her religion into practice. Instead of getting upset with the changes in her family and environment, she decided to accept the changes as they came. Understanding that nothing lasts forever seems liberating in that way. (I also appreciate the practicality and simplicity of Lauren's religious mantra.)

What is your take on "God is Change"? What do you think about the practicality of her religion?


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