Accept the mess. It’s just a fact of life. Times of transition
are messy. Have you ever had your kitchen remodeled or even simply painted a
room? Everything has to be moved out of order to make room for the new. We have
to accept the temporary mess in order to enjoy the finished result. The worst part is you may have to make the
mess yourself in order to accomplish the transition! Don’t avoid disorder. It
is a necessary part of creating a new order.
Keep your eyes on the goal. As you accept the mess as part of
the process, it becomes easier to focus on the goal rather than the disorientation
of disorganization. As you accept the discomfort of the disorder it becomes
easier to envision the time when order is restored and you can appreciate the magnificent
change that has happened in your life. Envision that new order as you journey
through the transition. This is what you have worked toward. You are almost
there!
Grace is available. One of the wisest statements I have ever
heard was this, “God doesn't give us the grace to anticipate. He gives us the
grace to go through it.” There is no grace for worry. Worry about the expected
mess of transition might prevent you from moving forward in the purpose that
you were created for. Do you really want to miss it?! Once you accept the mess
and look toward the goal you will find that grace is available in abundance to
walk the path of transition. The grace of God doesn't necessarily make the time
of transition easier, but it makes the transition bearable so that the
discomfort doesn't distract you from the desired end. Doesn't that make it
worth the stress?
Hang in there, Friend! You are going to make it! Transition means you have almost arrived at what was once a dream. Don't give up now!
