Dear friend,
How are you today? I understand you may be going through difficult moments. Well, I have a few things to share with you.
You see, the seasons of life are not constant, they change.
As your journey to the next level of life begins, the most despondent
state to be is the 'season-in-between'. That season is characterized by
uncertainties, it is characterized by non-clarity. So you're worried,
what exactly is going on?
I understand you have put in all your efforts but it seems as
if there are no results, you may just be going through your in between
season. There is nothing as worrying as a situation that seems
undefined. You're in the middle of nowhere, you have stepped out of
where you used to be but there is still no grasp of reality of where you
are going to - It is a dangerous place to be. No substance whatsoever
of what your dreams will turn out to be yet you have stepped out of your
comfort zone.
My friend, I can imagine what it means to sell what you
have to start a business, done all you know to do, yet you haven't
gotten your first job. Hey, you may just be in the season-in-between.
You have taken a great leap of faith but it looks as though it was even
better on the other side than being here.
My dear friend, I want to share with you what characterizes
the season-in-between. I want you to look out for these things so that
when you experience them you need to ask yourself, maybe I am in my
season in between.
What Characterizes the season-in-between?
1. Doubt - In the chain of failure, doubt is the first
contact person. If failure were to be a company, the receptionist is
doubt. Doubt introduces himself to you and believe me, it is going to be
very cold in that company. You will have a hundred and one reasons to
question the authenticity of your dreams when you're in the
season-in-between. The veracity of the hopes you had will be questioned.
You'll begin to question your capabilities. You'll find yourself
asking,"how possible is it to get the result? Do I have what it takes?
Maybe I am just unlucky, maybe if I had richer parents." The doubt
question continues, you will doubt your capacity, your competence and
your capabilities. Your in between season comes with serious doubts not
just in your potential but in the ability of God to help you. You begin
to ask "can God really help me?"
My friend, you may be in that season where you ask yourself
disturbing questions about the future. The future you were once excited
about seems to be losing concreteness.
My charge for you is that it is a season and it will not
last forever. Learn to shake yourself off and be the person you want to
be.
2. Disbelief - The next stop after the doubt bus stop is
disbelief. It sets in when you stay longer waiting for something to
happen. You stop asking questions, you start making assertions. You form
theories and inclinations that suggest answers to your predicaments.
You want a soothing relief so you come up with cliches that massage your in-capabilities and incapacity. Statements like,"i am not sure I am good
at this job, I am not called to do this, I'm not the business type, IT
is not my thing." You begin to rub yourself with the balm of relief
saying well it is not a crime we are not succeeding since we are not cut
out for it. That may just be disbelief, so watch it! Not only do you
justify your failures with explanations, you also make assertions for
God. Disbelief says "I am not sure God can help me."
Dear friend, does this resonate with what your life is in
right now? Then you are in good company because that is why I am here. I
promise to keep writing to you. Please do not ignore my letters, they
promise to be elevating and insightful. It is just the season in between
and you will find courage to stay strong. It will pass. Trust me, God
can help you. You've got to be strong, be ready to deal with the season
in between.
I hope this has helped you.
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Yours Sincerely
Paul Amusa
