Life Transitions with Chris Benzinger (Part 1)
by Abiding Together: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger
In this episode, Chris Benzinger joins us to discuss navigating big and small life transitions. We have all probably found ourselves on the other end of a transition feeling unfulfilled or confused. Chris takes us through a reflection of Joshua leading the Israelites across the Jordan and relates it to change in our lives. We talk about why it can be difficult to move on from blessings of the past and how remembering with gratitude is the first step in walking through transitions. We also discuss the practice of taking memorial stones with us to remember the Lord’s blessings, giving thanks in all circumstances, and growing a lens of gratitude. Join us for part two next week!
Discussion Questions:
- What are you most grateful for in your recent transitions in life?
- What did the Father show you about His character in the previous season?
- What are the greatest fears you experience when facing transition?
- How will you allow space in your heart as you experience changes in your season of life?
- How can you embrace both the grief of what has ended and the joy of the new adventure in your transition?
Journal Questions
- What transitions am I currently going through?
- How have I experienced transition in the past?
- What do I need to remember with gratitude?
- What truth is the Lord speaking to me in my current circumstances?
Quote to Ponder:
“And the Lord said to Joshua, “Command the priests who bear the ark of the testimony to come up out of the Jordan.” Joshua therefore commanded the priests, “Come up out of the Jordan.” And when the priests bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord came up from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests’ feet were lifted up on dry ground, the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks, as before.”
Scripture for Lectio Divina
“Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
