The Transitional Phase of Life! 3-22–26

Welcome to the word for the week. Most of you reading this are in what we will call a transition phase of life. That is that point when you realize that there has to be more to life. There has to be more to your life. There has to be more on this Christian journey. It is that moment when you realize that life is bigger than you and not just about you. It is that moment when you realize you have not given God everything you could. You have not given your own life everything you should. It is that moment when you realize that there are areas where you are simply going through the motions to get along. It is an empty place because you know you do not belong there. You know that is not what God has in store for you. It is that place when you realize not just the need to change but how much you need to do that. You realize the task ahead of you.

This is not a bad place but it requires your complete honesty and dedication. It is one thing for God to show you that you need to change. It is another thing for you to obey that and actually do so. Hearing and doing are two completely different things. The bible literally tells us not to be hearers only but to be doers of God’s word. There is more to your life but you cannot simply see you. You need to see the bigger picture and plan God has. You cannot simply change. It takes effort and sincerity. You have to see it as a need and not an option. You have to look within you and around you. You cannot change keeping the same mindset or the same company. You cannot think the way you used to. You cannot hang out with some of the people you used to. If you want to grow you need people who know God. You need to be willing to be an open book. Nothing about yourself can be hidden. Anything you hide is also something you are not willing to change.

The place of transition involves you being willing and obedient to God. Some of those things and people you need to separate from are temporary. You may need to cut down on something as simple as how much television you watch. You may need to temporarily separate from some people so you can get it together and then reach back to help them. You do not simply need to pray more. You need to listen more. You need to learn God’s voice. You need to study the bible and not simply read it. You need understanding and clarity. You need to pray for wisdom in order to handle current things as well as those on the way. You will not be able to stay the old you. You have to want that change. You need to know for yourself why it is necessary. So many live with inward secrets. But until you are cleansed from the inside out you are not as ready as you think you are.

Time moves faster than we think. The window of opportunity closes faster than we realize. The ability to say yes to God may not always be as easy as it is right now. It may cost you more later on. Are you ready for more? Are you ready to truly walk with God? Are you tired of spending more time hiding your truth instead of being able to walk in the light? Are you ready to be free? Do you understand the cost? Have you accepted that turning back is not an option? Is it settled in you that unless it is done God’s way there is nothing to look forward to? You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you but do you believe that? It is difficult to accept how far away from God you may be. But it is necessary if you are serious about being free. You cannot be set free in areas that you do not see as a problem. You have to admit your need for God and be willing to let Him tear things down in order to rebuild you His way. Are you ready to win?

May the Lord continue to bless and keep you in His grace,
Bishop Carlos J. Lennon