One definition of transition is: ‘A period of time when change is taking place.’ Musicians and singers experience it quite frequently when the music has a key change. It occurs as an almost immeasurable period of time.
Most transitions last longer. The transition from a child to an adult doesn’t seem to happen fast enough for the child. From the adult standpoint it happens much too fast.
Some transitions are happy and some are sad. Moving from one job to another for a pay raise is good. Losing a job and finding one which pays less, is not so good. The loss of a friend or loved one can be a difficult transition period whether they pass away or simply move away. Another trying transition period is moving your family to a new place to live. It often means losing old friends and acquiring new ones.
Whether simple or complex all transitions have to be dealt with. How we deal with them is a real test of our Christian character. Those transitions we view as adverse are the most difficult to cope with. During difficult transitions we need to:
* Seek to understand why the transition has taken place. No transition occurs without purpose. Knowing and accepting the purpose as rational will prevent us from becoming angry or morose.
* Ask God to give you His peace during the transition period. God’s peace will help us to not deal with it in an irrational manner, but as He desires.
* Go to God’s word. Rom. 8:28 is a good place to start.
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