the transformation cycle, part 7

The Journey of a Lifetime

Confucius said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”  The same is true of the transformation journey.  This lifelong pursuit will consist of many, many steps along the way.  At times it will seem as though you are taking one step forward and two steps back. Other times you will appear to be at a standstill. On occasion you might even wonder if you will ever move forward again.

I offer to you the same advice I offer to my congregation: the most important step in your spiritual journey is the NEXT ONE.  

Your attention needs to be on discovering and taking that next step.  Perhaps you need to consecrate yourself in a fresh way to God as a way of re-engaging transformation.  Maybe the answer is to start training again or find ways to train differently.  Or it could be that you just need to bolster your trust that the Holy Spirit is and will work in your life to help you grow.  For some, living it out is what needs your attention.  The journey of transformation begins with a single step.  Take that step.  Enter the transformation cycle.  Your life will never be the same!