One thing
about being in the
transition
stage of the birthing process:
you know
when it’s over.
There is a
baby as proof that
you have
come through that trial.
It is your
great reward.
Transitioning
through life
isn’t always
as clear.
Sometimes we choose life transitions
and sometimes they choose us.
Transitions are marked by change--
and sometimes they choose us.
Transitions are marked by change--
and the ones that choose us often
involve some sort of trial and maybe pain.
involve some sort of trial and maybe pain.
Whether we
choose the change or not,
when it is
time for switching seasons,
there is no
choice involved in transitioning.
We need to
be still, focus, and breathe,
allowing
that difficult stage to have its way.
The tricky
part is discerning when
the
transition is over.
Our natural
tendency is to anticipate
something
ahead based on what was behind.
But
sometimes our past experience
isn't able
to interpret our present reality.
Wisdom is about responding with
discernment to what God is doing now.
from one thing to the next,
from an old form to a new one.
They are about letting some things die,
and letting other things be transformed.
They are not meant to last forever.
For many, this next season is a season of rest--
For many, this next season is a season of rest--
not the
rest which is always our portion,
but a
season where we can’t war
for what
He wants to do in our lives.
In these
kinds of seasons,
grace
overtakes us and we know that
we can do nothing but receive.
With it
comes a deep sense of humility--
none of
this will originate with us.
Not that it
ever really does,
but sometimes
the weapons of our warfare
are more
active and we co-labor differently.
This is a season of coming to Him,
not only in trust but also in anticipation.
It is time to let Him build back up.
There is a reward at the end of transition.
For those of us who have been involved in
a long transition season,
it is time to trust and anticipate.
He has for us a great reward.
Don't throw away your confident trust.
It brings you a great reward.
Hebrews 10:35
a long transition season,
it is time to trust and anticipate.
He has for us a great reward.
Don't throw away your confident trust.
It brings you a great reward.
Hebrews 10:35
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