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Day 15 – Transition
Transition. Dictionary.com defines transition as “movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another; change: the transition from adolescence to adulthood.”
College is the perfect example of transition. For many freshmen, Nashville is a new city and college is the first time that you have lived on your own. No one can tell you when to go to bed or that you can’t eat Krispy Kreme for four straight meals. Living fifteen feet from someone you hardly know can also be a big transition. It may not seem like it now, but by next spring, college will be the norm and going home will be another transition.
This is a crazy time trying to balance class, new friendships, keeping up with friends back home and making sure you still get a decent bit of sleep. I know firsthand that it is a challenging time. As the weeks go by, I hope that you will begin to feel more and more at home. These times of transition are not always easy, but there are words of hope and truth in the Bible.
Genesis 46:3 states, “‘I am God, the God of your father,’” he said. ‘Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.’”
God calls Jacob and tells him to go to Egypt. Jacob is scared and unsure of the journey ahead of him, but he trusts that the Lord will be with him.
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus says, “‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.’”
Jesus calls His followers to find rest and restoration from Him. He is able to renew us in a ways that only He can.
Like the transition into college, there have been times where people have been unsure of where they are going or just worn down and tired. These are feelings that have been experienced throughout history. The only way to handle these feelings and emotions is to lean into Jesus.
Know that there are people here on campus to help you with your transition, like your TT Leader, your SLA RA or even someone else on your floor.
There are many other people on campus who are going through the same thing you are. Know that you are not alone in this.
LUKE LEPAGE | Alumnus 2014
Transition. Dictionary.com defines transition as “movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another; change: the transition from adolescence to adulthood.”
College is the perfect example of transition. For many freshmen, Nashville is a new city and college is the first time that you have lived on your own. No one can tell you when to go to bed or that you can’t eat Krispy Kreme for four straight meals. Living fifteen feet from someone you hardly know can also be a big transition. It may not seem like it now, but by next spring, college will be the norm and going home will be another transition.
This is a crazy time trying to balance class, new friendships, keeping up with friends back home and making sure you still get a decent bit of sleep. I know firsthand that it is a challenging time. As the weeks go by, I hope that you will begin to feel more and more at home. These times of transition are not always easy, but there are words of hope and truth in the Bible.
Genesis 46:3 states, “‘I am God, the God of your father,’” he said. ‘Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.’”
God calls Jacob and tells him to go to Egypt. Jacob is scared and unsure of the journey ahead of him, but he trusts that the Lord will be with him.
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus says, “‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.’”
Jesus calls His followers to find rest and restoration from Him. He is able to renew us in a ways that only He can.
Like the transition into college, there have been times where people have been unsure of where they are going or just worn down and tired. These are feelings that have been experienced throughout history. The only way to handle these feelings and emotions is to lean into Jesus.
Know that there are people here on campus to help you with your transition, like your TT Leader, your SLA RA or even someone else on your floor.
There are many other people on campus who are going through the same thing you are. Know that you are not alone in this.
LUKE LEPAGE | Alumnus 2014
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This 40 day prayer plan was written by students, faculty and staff at Belmont University as a daily devotional for incoming freshmen. Each day guides and encourages new college students in their faith in Jesus Christ through the word of God and the sincere thoughts, seasoned advice and honest prayers of the contributing authors. May these words help you grow in your love for God and your love for others!
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