I am preparing for retirement in the next year, although it will not be the kind where you don't need to work! However, it is a time of wonderful transition and anticipation after forty-five years as a pastor, counselor and life coach.
I am handing the baton of leadership to someone I have mentored for over thirteen years. he will do an excellent job and undoubtedly lead the church into new challenges and greater opportunities of ministry. Nothing would make me prouder!
Transitions and challenges go hand-in-hand. Are you anticipating some changes in your life? As I contemplate an uncertain future I am sometimes fearful but I was reminded this morning in my devotions with Bev (my wife ) from Proverbs 18:10, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the rightheous run to it and are safe".
I need to "run" there more often when I am worrying about the next steps of my life, The Lord promises that he will be "a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path"--exactly enough light for the very next step only. This makes me have to trust the one who know the beginning from the end and who works all situations together for my ultimate good and His glory.
So, recognizing that God does not give us a spirit of fear (someone else is responsible for that...), I resolve today to release my fears to the Lord, and to embrace the strong tower He is and will be wherever I land and whatever I do.
How about you?
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