Have you ever known that you were in transition? How do you know? Can you truly measure it or is it an intangible that can only be reflected on in completion. I wonder if the butterfly has any vision or foresight into what it will become when it is breaking out of the cocoon? Many times we go through transitions in our life that end up greatly defining who we are and yet in the midst of it all we fail to grasp the enormity of what is happening.

In my life, standing at the milestone of 30, it feels very much like a transition is taking place that will define the rest of my life and the next 10 years in particular. There are really 3 kinds of transitions in life: transitions of consequence (bad), transitions of decision (good, like getting saved), and transition of seasons. The type of transition that i feel in my life in this time is that of seasons. My youth, my training, and all that God has used to shape me is culminating into the explosion of who God has called me to be. Over and over in my life the character Joseph comes to mind as he was placed in a position of govt. at 30 and ruled there until 110. His whole life was set by the course of that one transition. Here are some thoughts on managing transition:

1. Rest: don’t tear up the cocoon before you have become a butterfly! Allow the Lord to orchestrate your steps and don’t push anything that the Lord hasn’t blessed and confirmed in your life through spiritual authority.

2. Relax: realize that God is going to do something incredible that you don’t yet fully realize and must not strive to complete in the flesh.

3. Reassure: be reassured by the word of God and the HS. Don’t look for fleshly affirmation from people or things but allow the Lord to be your source of confidence.

4. Run: when you know that you have come into a new season of God’s favor don’t be hesitant to embrace it and run with the fullness of your strength.

This word coming from my heart could be for a high school student entering the world or a minister in pursuit of God’s next assignment. All of us go through transition. Be encouraged my friend and excited in the good things God has planned for you! Jer. 29:11