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TRANSITIONS

“I got the job!”

“I am pregnant!”

“My mom fell.”

“I do!”

“I got transferred.”

Transitions mean change. We can expect some transitions (like when we get married), but some transitions are sudden and unpredictable (like a parent’s illness). Even good transitions like pregnancy or a new job can cause stress because we are moving from one season of life to another. Living between what was and what will be is scary. It’s the unknown.

Some people refer to that in-between place as liminal space (limen is Latin for “threshold”). That space can feel uncomfortable, but that space can also be a gift because we often become more open to the voice and presence of God. For example, when we think about getting married and blending families, we know there will be transitions–a lot of them. We find ourselves praying more, asking God for wisdom and peace in the process. The same is true of a job loss. We want to follow God’s leadership because we know He has a plan for our lives, so we take more time to listen for God’s voice.

In the unknown spaces, we can cling to the Known. He is unchangeable, faithful, and true.

Prayer

God Almighty, You are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. You make a way through the wilderness and You give us rivers in desert places. You see our journey ahead and will make a way for us. We ask You to equip and guide us in this new season. Give us a vision of what You are doing and help us trust that You will accomplish Your purposes, even when we can’t see everything in full. We acknowledge that Your ways are higher than our ways. Give us the courage to let go of certainty and embrace the unknown. Give us renewed energy, an openness to change, and a willingness to experience the new gifts You offer in this new place. Amen.