One of the most challenging things is being confronted with the need for change. Yet it is common to us all and unavoidable as we continue on this journey of life. Change comes to us in times of transition and I want to share with you concerning such times for their potential to destroy or empower is huge.
The world is filled with disillusioned and broken people that did not understand the nature of transition and the changes that it brings. What adds to that tragedy is that the very event that so corrupted God’s intention for them was actually sent to aid that intention coming to pass. Understanding the nature of transition is critical to us continuing to run this race with honour and a sense of destiny.
Definition of ‘Transition’: movement, or change from one position, state, subject, season, concept, etc., to another; change: the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Billy Graham once said: “Mountaintops are for views and inspiration but fruit is grown in the valleys.”
I would like to suggest to you that a valley is but a place of transition between two mountaintops, it is that necessary terrain that takes us from the height achievable yesterday to the greater height achievable tomorrow.
And yet, as we pass through it, it is there and there alone that the strength, the preparation, the enlargement of heart and spirit, the forging of deep inner strength necessary to scale that greater height is gained.
It is in the transition of the valley that the fruit is grown and the spirit of conquest is forged that empowers that person to scale the greater height. They do not scale that greater height inspite of the valley but because of it. That transition is a vital insert of time that empowers them for their future task. To be thankful for it is to gain from it that for which it was designed, to resent it is to gain only disappointment.
So, firstly I want to establish the base principle from which we will share over the next few weeks: “transition is empowering when embraced”. I look forward to sharing further with you next week.
Remember, the One Who holds your future, now directs your path. It is an inspiring thought!
Love & God bless,
David
