Transition - Part 2

Transition Part 2

Sherry Poe

Transition is the act of moving from one place to another and is certainly the buzz word for today as our old administration is transitioning out of power and a new administration has formed a team to transition into their place in government.  Whether you like the way it happened or not, this has been our form of government since after the Revolutionary War.  George Washington was offered a lifetime appointment but he declined, recognizing the danger of absolute power—because “absolute power corrupts absolutely.”  Our lives are actually a series of transitions from one life stage to another:  infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood, middle age, old age, death.  It will happen whether we are ready for it or not.  Psychologists have determined that how well we accomplished the goals of one stage affects the success of navigating through the next stage.  God is eternal so He has never moved through the stages of life, but because Jesus came as a baby, He did move through the same stages as other humans, although His life here was over at 33.  His wisdom is eternal for us and we find answers to our questions in His word.  He finished His work.

As we received our first resident at Stella’s House this fall, we realized we were in transition also and it was a time of stretching and calling us out of our comfort zone into a new and exciting dimension.  We are daily challenged to hear God’s call and directions for guidance, both for ourselves as volunteers, and for assisting our resident on her journey.  Two things became evident quickly:  As a wise woman told me, “She must find her own way.”  Then I heard, “You are here to learn how to take care of yourself, because we cannot do that for you.”  Both of those statements are empowering for our resident and freeing to us as we don’t assume false responsibility for her journey.

God has been bringing new folks to join us on the journey of discovery as we follow His word and obey His voice.  Our transition team is a powerful testimony of the love of God to these women who are hurting from the lifestyles that have held them in bondage for way too long.  We are all unique in our giftings and each is important to form the Body of Christ that leads and guides our residents on a gentle journey of recovery and transformation. 

Do you have a group with whom you are transitioning through life?  If not, reach out, test the waters, allow the Spirit of God to guide you to people who are not afraid to share their own vulnerabilities.  Our generation of sojourners desire authentic people—real life people who are looking for answers from the One who journeys with them.  Be that person to someone.