Transitions

Transitions Are The Continuous Process Of Change

We start living with our parents, attending school, and making friends. Our parents may have to relocate, and we must go to a new home, make new friends, and get used to our new surroundings. We continue to grow and learn and become more mature acting human beings. We know from others daily that we are alive on Earth, and hopefully, we will put our talents to good use.

Going To College

Leaving home for the first time is a big transition in any young person’s life. If you decide to live in the dorm, you will have to get used to living with a roommate or two. You will feel homesick until you start to make some friends in college. You will have to cook, clean up after yourself, and conduct yourself as a young adult. You will have to manage your time wisely, study for tests, and get your assignments in on time. Hopefully, you will have a fulfilling job that will take you far in life and help better the lives of others.

Getting Married

You have dated the love of your life for one year and decided to set the wedding date. Getting married is a big responsibility; you must learn to give and take to make your marriage work. You will get into arguments occasionally and have to agree on compromises.

Buying Your First Home

Do not spend more than what you can afford on a home. A big mortgage will drown you in debt for the rest of your life. You can find a reasonably priced and well-maintained older home as a suitable starter home. Older homes are constructed of much better materials, and most of them have beautiful woodwork compared to newer homes, and they have more character and charm about them.

Having A Baby

Before you have a baby, ensure you are financially sound, as raising a child into adulthood takes a lot of money. You should send your children to college if you want them to be successful and support themselves in life. Each parent should help raise a child and contribute equally to the child’s life.

Changing Jobs

The average person has 11.7 jobs in their lifetime. New jobs should offer a step up for advancement, or you might as well keep your old job. Relocating because of a new job can be very costly. You must think my spouse will also be able to get a job if we move. If you have children, you might not want to move until the end of the school year.

Going To Assisted Living

If you need help with things and do not think you can do what you want in your home, you may want to consider assisted living. You may have health problems or are not steady on your feet anymore. None of us ever want to leave our homes, but that time will come for all of us eventually.

God And Transitions

Life is full of transitions. Some of them are joyful, and others are painful. We let go of the familiar things in our energy and venture into the unknown. If you are going through a transition, ask God for help and praise and thank him, for God will amaze you with his presence in your life. We will have many changes in our lives, and God will help keep us on the right path that will help everyone the most.

Scriptures:

Deuteronomy 31: 6

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them, for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee, he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Philippians 4: 6 – 7

Be careful with nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.