It's hard not to think about the season changing right now; the colors are so vibrant, the temperature changes by the day, the sun is out then it's rainy, reports come in of snow, then the next day it's beautiful again. The raking has started, people are pulling in their porch furniture, rolling up their hoses and preparing to hunker down for the cold and winter.
Come spring, we'll see more changes. The leaves will come back, the outdoor furniture will return, the lawn mowers will replace the snow blowers, and you'll probably see your neighbors again! The changes we see serve as time markers for us; visible evidence of time passing. Many of the things I just mentioned are predictable and fairly painless. They're expected and even anticipated with a feeling of welcome. But what will we be doing in this next season? Will anything change with us? Will we grow into something else or move through something, or experience some painful change? The changes that we might encounter may not be so welcomed or anticipated with joy and are not really predictable at all.
We are at the mercy of our Creator. He knows the future, the minute by minute passing of every day. Everything that will happen to us or has happened to us has been ordained by Him. No harm will come that He doesn't already know about and He's prepared to give us what we need to deal with that season.
So as you witness the changes in our visible world, watch for changes in your personal season. You might even be intentional about initiating a change that you've been wanting to make. In our busy jobs where we are constantly doing for others and meeting everyone else's expectations, consider thinking about making a spiritual change or a "next move" or an "upgrade." What do you think the Lord wishes you would change? Ask Him for help or guidance in making a seasonal change that will be for your good and His glory.
Be blessed by the Lord and highly favored.
Barb
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