“To everything there
is a season,
a time for every
purpose under heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
I love autumn--the falling leaves, beautiful colors, crisp
air--but it always seems to pass too quickly and then winter is upon us. During the long winter, it often feels as if
the cold and darkness will never end, but eventually, spring comes. God ordains the seasons here on earth and in
our lives too. Remembering this truth
helps me keep an eternal perspective while going through the various seasons in
my life.
When in seasons of abundance, promise and accomplishment,
it’s good to rejoice and give thanks with a grateful heart, but not cling too
tightly to the good things. We can loosen our grip and let our good Lord lead
us into the next season, trusting that He will be with us. Although the sunshine doesn’t always last,
memories of its warmth and light can sustain us during the wintry times.
During seasons of adversity, waiting or dryness, we can know
that God has a good purpose for our discomfort.
It may be dark and cold but God can use the time to grow our faith and
mold our character. We can make it
through the winter with a hopeful heart knowing that spring will come
again. We can experience God’s blessings
even during the wintry season by yielding our hearts and lives to His work in
us.
Seasons change but God’s faithfulness remains constant.
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