Facing Transition

At our church we keep hearing the Pastoral community tell us as a Body we are going through transition, be prepared. I didn't like transition during any of my births. I remember that time period very distinctly. Your are tired from labor and you think you have experienced all the pain your body could handle and then whamo, you hit transition. Looking back I should have taken that as a sign things were almost done. I was at the turning point in the birthing process. It was the climax but because of the battle that ensued before it emotionally and physically I was spent. I just wasn't thinking straight. Within a mere 1/2 hour of transition each of my boys burst forth into this world.

That's where I am right now with the Lord. I am in transition. I am uncomfortable with where I am but it doesn't seem to me like I am moving forward either. Just like giving birth you can't always see what's going on behind the scenes or I should say I didn't want to. One nurse asked if I wanted a mirror to see what was going on down there. I looked at her as if she had three heads and replied "There is a reason God put my head up here instead of down there, no thanks."

Last night my Knight helped me walk out more transition. Like he did during each birth he coached me along. We prayed through my pain and discomfort. He helped me find my focus point which of course is Jesus. In giving birth you are encouraged to find a focal point to help you not become so overwhelmed by the pain. Last night I needed that same thing.

I found out a lot about myself last night in the midst of the pain and discomfort. I found out why I don't like to be alone all day by myself and why I have such a hard time making decisions on my own. Do you know it was all because of experiences from my past. The Lord showed up and spoke truth and brought peace back into my life where anxiety and stress wanted to deposit themselves. I remember when I held my husbands hands during labor and he spoke the truth to me about the birthing process, the pain was a little easier and the discomfort became bearable. He would tell me it was going to be OK and that this would soon be over. God did the same thing last night. My healing came but the discomfort is still there. It's because I am transitioning into something new. I know it will be breaking forth soon. I have rounded the corner and now I am at the climax. What's coming? I honestly don't know but I know it is breakthrough. All of this wrestling is preparation for what's to come. Our labor is difficult as women but I also think it prepares us for motherhood. Motherhood isn't easy. We will battle, feel pain, be put in difficult situations and risk our lives for our children. The birthing process helps us to see God gave us the strength and the ability to make it through. This process is showing me that through Christ I can do it, whatever He has planed for me.

So now I head off to seek His face. I want to focus on Him and not lose sight in the midst of the transition. What is it you want me to learn through this Father? So are any of you going through transition of any type? Have you ever been here before? If you can share please feel free. You might just have a golden nuget from the Lord about your transition that could help others who are facing their time of transition.