Transfigure Me

This week’s theme is Transformation.

“Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” Victor Hugo

Ever have a thought that was doable, but not necessarily pursuable?  These are those fleeting thoughts, projects, ideas that are in a person's talent range, however the person does not feel they are capable or lack the confidence to accomplish the task.  The doubt can take over and suddenly the blessing that would have come from the completion is lost.  These are the thoughts agonized over in hindsight when the full realm of understanding comes, bringing questions of “What if?” to the forefront.

Lent is not only about giving up of oneself, but embracing the gifts that lie within.  Part of the journey may be adding a 15 minute walk to your daily routine or taking 30 minutes for a Kiswahili or guitar lesson.  We may not lose a lot of weight, learn how to speak fluently or play like Jimi Hendrix, but we will increase our own understanding of what we do.  It could also be about conferencing with others to bring an idea to fruition.  Perhaps that guitar lesson will introduce you to a classmate that shares your career or ministry vision.

Jesus, once it was declared that he was the son of God, went to the highest point of the mountain to conference with Moses and Elijah about the pending passion.  His prayer changed his countenance and brought on a life altering affirmation of the moments to come. If Jesus had given up or delayed because of doubt, there would be neither salvation nor his widely known legacy of which even non-believers are aware. All our mountains, challenges and obstacles pale in comparison to the ultimate sacrifice, but our sentiments are similar when it comes times to make the life changing decisions.  The ideas, as well as the resources, are there, waiting on us to start the motion so that others can execute the plans.

Consider gathering a group together and tackling that project doubt has cause you to postpone not for how it can enrich you in the right now, but for the blessing it will become.

~ Amina S. McIntyre