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“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently” Romans 8:25 (NIV)

Fall is definitely in the air, yet the temps have been all over the place. One days it’s high 70’s and the next it’s in the 50’s. I call it “transitional” time. The days get shorter, the darkness comes sooner and well, it’s quite the wardrobe challenge every morning. I’ve gone from boots and leggings to a short sleeve dress all in one week. My bedroom is quite the mess – winter clothes in one pile and summer clothes still on the hangers – just trying to navigate the inbetween.

Transitioning from one season to another can be challenging and even more so when it moves beyond our closets. Ever found yourself maneuvering between where you are and where you thought you should be? Everyone else’s life seems to be moving forward. Success follows every move they make. We frame their life with a seal of perfection and then wait, wait and wait hoping to claim our turn. Or we sulk, whine and attempt to manipulate where we thought we should be.

Love the way God meets us right in the middle of inbetween. Love the patient way He protects us and aligns our path to fit perfectly with His timing. Love the doors He opens wide to gather with others traveling the same. Love the reminder that obedience and contentment means we’re moving forward even if our feet are standing still.

Webster reminds us that transitioning is active, moving from one place to another. God’s word compels us to hold on and drink deep of the lessons now because “this too shall pass.” So while we’re waiting or enduring wouldn’t it be great if we locked arms with someone traveling our way. Nothing sweeter than a great friend to help us maneuver the in-betweens.

“Sweet Jesus, You are our constant companion, the One who leads us through, lifts us up and carries us across the winding paths called life. Ignite the hope within us that looks not around, but always up.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
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