How do you decide on transition or change in your life?
- Do you look at others who are doing what you want to do and try to emulate their steps?
- Do you think of transition when things get tough at work or in life?
I find that there is a spectrum of change that all humans fall into. On the one end of that spectrum, we love the thrill of the unknown and get excited about change. On the other end, we love stability and are resistant to change.
Where are you on that spectrum?
My intention in this post is not to create a complete framework for discernment or change, nor is it to list out all of the Biblical passages that are relevant towards decision making. This post is intended to help you begin the conversation on how you process change by gleaning insights from this passage.
Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord. For then you will have a future, and your hope will never fade. Listen, my son, and be wise; keep your mind on the right course. (Proverbs 23:17-19 HCSB)
Here are four insights on transition and change from this passage:
- Don’t envy those who are doing what you want to do. Learn from them and see how they got to where they got to. However, don’t emulate their path because you aren’t them and it won’t work the same way that it did for them.
- Dream big God dreams and then surrender your dreams to God – this is a practical out working of fearing the Lord.
- When you surrender your plans to God and have your eyes on him, you will quickly discover if your transition plans are your’s or God’s.
- Are your change plans wise? Do others think it’s wise? Is your judgment sober? Or do you have rose colored glasses?
What else would you add?