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“We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit.”  2 Corinthians 3:18 (HCSB)

We’re transitioning ….yes it’s that time of the year when the temps are cooling down.  One only has to gaze out the window to see the gradual leaving of green. Crisp early mornings greet me as I head to work. Football fans are cheering in the stands.  Pumpkin spice everything is in the air.  Yes, we’re transitioning and this summer girl is ever so resistant.

Regardless of my desire for summer to stay forever, I do love the colorful display of God’s creative work in autumn.  His glorious handiwork from gorgeous sunrises to harvest moons all evidence that things are about to change. Transitions can be beautiful, stunning and yes pivotal.

Isn’t that exactly how God desires to work in our lives too?  One decision to follow Jesus, to trust in Him with all our heart and to lean into His wisdom starts an incredible journey of transitions within us.  Leaving what once was behind, we press on in agreement with God’s plan to transform us into His image.  To be reflectors of Him to our world.  To draw others in because they see the joy bursting forth.  To conduct our lives in a way that glorifies our Father and chisels away the old us making way for the new.

Sounds amazing doesn’t it?  But let’s keep it real here – transitions are hard.  We get used to the old us.  We default back to our habits that didn’t serve us well.  We resist change ever so easily.  We relish familiar and long for ease not the hard work of pivoting towards a new way of thinking and doing. Bottom line we’re comfortable with us, yet we want the benefits of faith in Jesus.

Webster defines this state of transition as changing, shifting or connecting pieces.  I love that right in the midst of change and shift, we are connecting ourselves as one with Jesus.  We are surrendering our plans, character, and pursuits for a grander journey.  One that yes, will involve sacrifice yet the outcome will be far more glorious than we ever imagined.

Our world should see the evidence from within us of what we say we believe.  A definitive pivot of us bursting forth with the fruit of God’s Spirit reigning in our lives.  Releasing our grip and opening our hands to welcome His transforming work in us.  And the best part, we don’t have to do this solo.  The Holy Spirit is our guide, conviction, power and strength.  Together, we can realign our will to God’s and fully reflect His grace, truth and love.

Sweet friends, how’s our transition going?  Are we simply seeking the benefits of salvation or are we cooperating with God’s redemptive work in us?  Gently, lovingly and full of mercy, God zeros in on any evidence of the old us and leads us step by step until the pivot becomes a beautiful reality.

“Father, every day You cultivate growth opportunities that hold the potential to transform us to be more and more like You. Help us to embrace Your work in us and glorify Your name.

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life