Going or staying
I've spent the last few years doing a lot of thinking, studying and teaching about transitions. Understanding the transitions of our lives, especially those of us who are officers or move often, is so important. Of course, moving isn't the only kind of transition. Perhaps more difficult to work through are the 'stages of life' transitions.
Recently, I've recognized that I need stability in the midst of the transitions. I don't know if it's become so critical for me because of the stage of life I'm in - hit a milestone age, the reality that I will most likely never marry or have children(definitely won't have children), or because I'm in my 4th home in the last 4 years. For whatever reason, I've been seeking stability.
I'm reading a book called "The Wisdom of Stability". The context is a community of believers in an urban setting, who are committed to staying there. But the basic principles, I hope, will help me find what I'm looking for. You will see some of the more thought-provoking and challenging quotes randomly on my Facebook page. That's it for now. I'm not sure where this is going or where it will lead. This I know for sure, God is my foundation and it is and will be all about Him.
3 comments:
I read your post with interest - every area of my life seems to be on the 'move, home, ministry, family - 10 years ago I would have viewed this with excitment at 49 I just want one area to be stable/settled - thankfully God is my unshaking rock.. God bless you, Judyx
I too, read this post and found it thought provoking.As said, God is the foundation of all of us.Although I am a muslim , but i agree with your perspective . Your post also hints towards Plato's 'Theory Of Forms'.
Hey, I just came across this blog by hitting the next button on Google. I thought I would recommend a book that helped me enormously and helped me find peace in any moment with God. I hope it helps you as much as it helped me!
"Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart."
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