TRUSTING GOD IN TIMES OF TRANSITION

“My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you’ve been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You’re deeply rooted in him. You’re well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you’ve been taught. School’s out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over into thanksgiving.” – Colossians 2:6-7 (MSG).    

 No matter what stage of life we are in, we will experience transitions and seasons. College students, for example, will experience significant changes, such as becoming more independent, adjusting to new academics and responsibilities, and preparing for the future. When people start a family, start a new job, or retire, they transition from one thing to another.

When faced with uncertainty, it is natural to feel fear or anxiety about taking big steps in life. Despite all of the changes and transitions we will face in life, one thing will remain the same — God’s love for us. Scripture explains that we are not alone in our feelings and that God is here to help us. He has a great plan for each of us as we walk through the path of life. He helps to guide our steps and feet to where we need to go. We should not lean on our own understanding. Instead, we should lean on God’s understanding and plan for us. We can trust in God through these changes we may experience and stand firm in our faith. “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Every season of life brings its challenges, blessings and opportunities. We can embrace these new transitions, trusting in God’s timing and purpose. We must be grateful for each season and change, as they allow us to trust in God. God is constantly at work in our lives. We can face change with hope and confidence by trusting that He is with us every season. Psalm 62:6 says,” He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.”

God is the rock and foundation of our lives, so we can navigate through the transitions in our lives because no matter what season we may be in or the season we’ll face in the future, God is here with us.

Transitions and times of uncertainty can remind us of our foundation, and that’s a good place to find ourselves. Sometimes, routine, the false sense of control, and familiarity can be where our security lies.

 Discussion Questions:

1. Describe how you feel about seasons of change. Are you ok with the change? What is the hardest part of change, in your opinion? What is the best part of change?
2. In what ways do you struggle spiritually during times of transition? Looking back on them, how have times of transition strengthened your faith?