Originally published in the Union Springs Herald on August 31, 2011.
Life is full of transitions. Whether it's a different job, a
new marriage, the loss of a loved-one, a move to a new community, a new baby,
or the move of a grown child out into the world for the first time, we all go
through transitions, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Transitions sometimes bring grief, and sometimes they bring joy. They often
bring new challenges even in the midst of excitement. Given the certainty of
seasons of transition, the question for all of us is this: how will we navigate
the changes that are a natural part of life? Several things come to mind.
First, we
simply need to recognize that new seasons of life will come. Growth and change
are natural parts of life. The scenery will change as we travel this journey.
Transitions are often the most difficult when they are unexpected. So, when new
things come, if we've learned to expect surprises, then they can be a little
easier to navigate. We may not know what the specifics are, and it will never
be the case that everything just works out nice and neatly, but if we expect
changes to come in life, we'll be more prepared for them.
Second,
it's important to remember that God is always at work to draw us ever closer in
relationship to him. And transitions in life can be a big part of that. When
things are least certain, when we are unprepared for what will happen next,
these are some of the times in life that God is able to do some of his greatest
works. It's easier for us to look to God in challenging times. And God uses
those times to draw us into a deeper relationship.
I find it
helpful to remember that, come what may, God is always busy about his work of
making all things new, and the day is coming when God will remove the veil from
his grand masterpiece of new creation and we will dwell in the new heavens and
the new earth. In the meantime, we are on a journey forward. Will we be able to
see what God is doing to make us into new creatures as we find our way forward
through the challenges that are a part of life?
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3 comments:
You said: "I find it helpful to remember that, come what may, God is always busy about his work of making all things new, and the day is coming when God will remove the veil from his grand masterpiece of new creation and we will dwell in the new heavens and the new earth."
That imagery is nicely written; almost poetic.
Thanks for your kind words.
Matt
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