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Day 15 – Transition

Transitioning to a new place is not always the easiest thing to do. You will be challenged to step out of your comfort zone, and it can feel as if you are alone. You may even feel like throwing in the towel and giving up. One thing that you must remember is that God will never send you somewhere without preparing you for the journey. God allows us to make transitions from one place to another, so that we may grow in our faith. During every transition phase a change occurs, but that change can only come with pressure. So, even when things get hard know that it is only a temporary situation.

God makes several promises to His children. Matthew 11:28 says, “Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” God has His hand over each and every one of us. No matter what we are going through, we can always turn to God in prayer. We can pray to Him at any time of the day and He will listen. God wants to hear from us daily. We can talk to Him about whatever we are going through, good or bad. God not only will listen to us, but He promises to give us peace. God knows exactly how to calm our minds, and He will give us rest from the obstacles that we face. All we have to do is trust in Him with all of our hearts.

When you go through a transition, never be fearful but remain faithful. God will never leave you alone. Remember that this is only a temporary situation. When you feel as if you cannot handle a transition say this prayer:

“God, help me to not be fearful, but allow me to put all of my trust in you. I place all of my burdens in your hands because I believe that you will take care of them. God, give me your peace and help me to remain calm. Thank you for the new transition that is happening. Use it to make me stronger and more confident in you. Thank you for reassuring me that all things will work out. Thank you for listening. Amen.”

Tanisha Williams | Senior | Psychology Major