10 Tips on Moving forward after tough transitions

Have been going through a really difficult time for the past two months, and I thank God that this time round, have kept myself grounded unlike in the past where I would resort to drug and alcohol abuse. This time round I decided to do life with God, a lot of prayer and fasting, reading inspirational books, Christian blogs and writing has also been good therapy for me as well.

I came across this article, it will be very helpful if you want to move forward after that difficult issue, below is the article, I hope it encourages you;

In life, we experience seasons of all kinds. King Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 3:1, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."

Sometimes new seasons are welcome, and other times they are dreaded. It also depends on whether or not you see the new season coming (see: blindside). Maybe you lose your job unexpectedly. Maybe a health crisis. Maybe financial difficulties.

The prophet Isaiah wrote in Isaiah 43:19, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"

I want to encourage those of us -- including myself -- who are experiencing transitions.

Whether your changes are related to relationships, health, finances, or job change--here are 10 tips for moving forward after tough transitions.

Walk a Straight Path. King Solomon wrote, "Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil." This can be tricky when you're not sure WHICH path to take--let alone walk in a straight line. These verses are the key to finishing strong!

Be Bold and Courageous. Easier said than done, right? The Lord had told the Israelites many times to be bold and courageous, however--Joshua and Caleb were the only two men who brought back a good report about the giants in the Promised Land. Every time God asks us (or forces us) to transition, it's easy to only see the giants instead of plunder and new blessings. Or in Peter's case to only look at the waves. If Jesus calls you to walk on water then HE WILL PROVIDE.

Surround Yourself With Family. It's important to keep those family and friends closest who are the most encouraging.  I know what it's like to want to blab and complain to anyone who will listen. But, in times of transition, God wants to quiet your heart. Keep in mind that the more voices you ask/listen to--the more confused you will be about which path to take.

Rediscover Your Purpose. This is my favorite step. When God transitions us into a new season, it's often because He wants to bless us with a new purpose. Maybe you're single and you're waiting on a spouse. Maybe you're married and you're looking forward to having children. Maybe you're at a dead end job looking for your dream job. David wrote in Psalm 37:4, "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."

It's Okay to Have Unfulfilled Longings. I am confident God allows our desires to go unmet for many reasons, one of which is because He wants to be the one to satisfy our deepest desires and longings. It's also what drive us. It's okay to be single, married without children, or working in a dead end job. It's okay to desire more, and it's also okay to be IN transition. I keep telling myself that, which is why I wrote the next tip about speaking truth. 

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