I was talking to a graduate student today that used to volunteer for student ministry.She was exceptional with students—finishing school this past year and now completing her summer job.Now what?What is she going to do?We talked today on the phone about all her possibilities.1 possible new job might be a little over her head—but she could learn it and do it for sure.1 possible can’t begin till 2010.So what should she do?Transition is not easy for us that is for sure.
Is it the insecure feeling?Is it the possible opportunity that one may fail?Is it the lack of knowing how it will all shake out?Probably, any of the above at anytime in all of our lives.It seems the whole world is in transition especially where we live—the United States of America—in transition.And where will it go?Pretty scary for sure.
Transition—ahhh transition.Transition is all around us.I think that it is good depending on where I sit or you sit.Change brings transition.I sometimes wonder if change just for change has value.But I do know that change because of something moving the change—that is God moving to change is very good.Understandable?Easy to understand?Easy to do?No not at all.But if God is moving—then change is inevitable.Change then becomes a movement of God—regardless of how one understands or gets it—God’s movement is good indeed.
And the movement sometimes starts within me.The movement may begin within a leaders mind and heart—nevertheless God’s movement is more valuable than staying the same at anytime—don’t you think?
This transition time that we all are in—produces some fear—“perfect love casts out all fear.”Transition may bring confusion—“God is not a God of confusion.”So what about transition?
How bout the words from this old Hymn---
Leaning on the everlasting arms by Elisha A. Hoffman
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms; I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Or the words of David in Psalm
Psalm 16:5
5 LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.
Yes, transition is tough—but in Him we can know we are secure in His everlasting Arms!
Jessica,
Wow-- I'm glad u read my little blog.
Thanks!
Yes-- these times for us are a little weird for sure. Apartment-- back and forth to Dayton-- Alex in Australia-- just a little not well-- planned out. Just trying to get the student thing going.
