Wordfortheweek Week 41 #Transition

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV 

Transition is defined by the Oxford dictionary as a process or period of changing from one state or condition to another. 

The world is going through transition now because of the COVID-19 pandemic. My country Nigeria is going through a transition with the protest by young people against police brutality. I am going through one as well, changing jobs after nearly eight years. Everyone goes through a transition at least once in their lives whether they like it or not.

Transition could be planned or unplanned, wanted or not. Transition brings about change and an opportunity for a new beginning. The process could be painful, especially if you do not like change. People who love what is familiar would not enjoy the transition period, because it would take them out of their comfortable zone.

When transition is forced on you, do not let fear of the unknown suck you into depression. When we do not want to let go of what is familiar, life becomes a challenge especially when the change is not in your control. The world we live in now is going through a transition that is impacting every one of us in different ways. We cannot stop it. But we can take charge of living through the transition positively.

Transition has many positives, it could be a period of rest. Taking time out to rest from the work of the past, a period of refreshing and energising before the new begins.

It could also be a period of purging the bad from the past. So that you don’t take your baggage into the new.

It could be a period of innovation and new opportunities. It is a period of searching, asking, refining new ways of doing things and new ways of living.

It is a period of hope, about the future you are stepping into. Trusting in the Lord who knows the future, that it shall be well.

What about transition from an unbeliever to a believer in Christ? This is the most exciting, because old things have passed and all things have become new. You have opportunity to leave behind the pain and sorrows of the past, put your cares and worries on Yeshua and he shall grant you peace of mind. Your life will be looking forward to an eternal future as planned by Elohim at the beginning of creation. 

Whatever transition you are going through, embrace it and look forward to a better future.

#Prayerfortheweek

Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my salvation. Grant me the grace to embrace my new life in Yeshua. Help me to see the positives in every transition in my life for the glory of your name. In the name of Yeshua I pray. Amen.

I pray that this inspire you to reflect on your relationship with Elohim and be determined to be more and do more for Him each day. 

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