What Is Required for Making Transitions Successful?

Making significant transitions in life is difficult because any change demands concentration and dedication for a new way of thinking and behaving if a perspective change is to bring success. We often feel hopeful and excited that life will be better.

The responsibilities that come with a transitional moment may seem frightening because the future is not always clear. Imagine Jesus leaving  his job at Joseph’s carpenter shop, where he had worked since childhood, to secure his destiny as the Messiah and Savior of all mankind.

Here are some practical ways to rise to the level of your high calling. Nurture yourself with the thought that God designed you for a remarkable future that is yours to discover.

Throw off old behavior patterns that are a deterrent to living up to that higher calling. Continuously seek knowledge, wisdom, and guidance from God’s people and God’s word.  

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“Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already – you can see it now!” “I am the Lord who created you; from the time you were born I have helped you. Do not be afraid; you are my servant.” 

~Isaiah 43:19; 44:2 Good News Bible

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Finding Meaning and and Purpose for Your Life

Numerous books have been written on man’s search for meaning and purpose that give us a reason to make the most of our time here on earth. Yet we encounter hindrances designed to prevent us from achieving those objectives. The desire to do better stimulates the will to strive for a healthier and happier life.

This is not easy. It requires dedication and commitment. Bob Woodward in writing about President Richard Nixon defined Nixon’s infamous struggles: "I am hurt, but I am not slain! I will lie down and bleed. Then I will rise up and fight again.” The Apostle Paul knew God’s purpose for himself, so he persistently pressed onward in the high calling of Christ Jesus.

Don't be surprised if obstacles from within and without rise up against you. The gospel hymn encourages you to “Take the name of Jesus with you” as protection wherever you go. If temptations gather around you, call out to Jesus for deliverance. So press on, do not give up, for God will help you.  

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…But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

~Philippians 3:13-14  English Standard Version

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