Seasons Come and Go

In the past I’ve written about seasons, but not like this and I’m excited to share. This morning I was led to read Psalm chapter 1 verses 1-3, they touched my heart as I personalized them…

 “ I am blessed when I delight in His word and not walk in the ways of the world. As I meditate on His word day and night, I am like a tree planted by His living waters. I shall blossom and bear fruit In my season. My leaves shall not whither and whatsoever I do shall prosper”… a spark ignited as I read the words “in its season” in  verse 3. Then I was drawn to Ecclesiastes chapter 3, to everything there is a season, a time for every purpose in heaven. Then the list goes on of the times to do this or that in verses 2-8. I was then inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the seasons of our life, for we too go through different seasons.

The Seasons of Our Life

Autumn Breaks…Before the leaves fall, they are transformed into magnificent color. They blend so beautifully together and they may not know it at the time, but their season is coming to an end. But it’s not over, the tree is not dead, there is more yet to come. The same with us as we go through the autumn season of our lives. We may be living comfortable, in magnificent color and everything looks good. Then God begins to change things, but only for our good. He removes and takes things away, not for us to lose, but to gain more than we could ever imagine. Autumn breaks us,  but we’re not completely broken. When  some things end, He still works behind the scenes and puts the pieces together more beautiful than before. He paves a path for new things to begin. Even when plans fall to the ground and we don’t understand, greater things are about to rise, beyond what we could ever ask or think. So, If you are in this autumn season of your life, remember it is not over. Now Is the time to plant seeds of righteousness and  give Him praise. Keep our minds on Him and look above, for greater things are about to take place. This is our time to rest and put our trust in Him. Col.3:2

The Winter Wait…Our leaves have fallen and our branches are bare. It is cold and hard to see through the blinding snow, but even through the darkened clouds, the seeds that were planted in autumn are growing deep in the depths of our heart. In this season of our life all we can do is wait!

But in the waiting, we build on the foundation of God’s word and grow for the days ahead. As He prunes the branches in late winter and has us throw away things that hinder and distract us, there is no need to fear. Even through pain and struggles, it is all part of the process to build our character, and prepare us for His plan.. In the waiting we become stronger and before you know It, you gain the ability to soar with wings of an eagle…we may not understand at the time, but in the next season of life we will…Isaiah 40:31

Spring Forth…In this season of our life our eyes are awakened and our minds are enlightened to see deeper. The Lord opens doors before us that once were shut tight and at one time looked impossible. As we step out in faith and walk through them, new buds begin to rise out of the cold ground with new and bright opportunities to prosper us.. Miracles begin to birth within our hearts and will blossom into full fruition as we believe and put our trust in Him. New God dreams, awaken new hope and we wait again for visions to take place In His appointed time.

Sweet Summer

There is a rare kind of beauty in summer not like any other season. It tells a story of a garden with scented flowers of all kinds, plants, trees and fruits in full fruition. The sunshine is warm and inviting, sunsets are delightful along the river’s edge. Sounds of laughter from children playing in the park and song birds singing through warm summer breezes and more…

In this season of our life we see the fruit of the Spirit blossom in and through us. We receive answers to our prayers and our God dreams and visions fulfilled. It’s living the mountain top experience and this is the season where we all want to stay, but Jesus said there would be troubles, but not to worry, for He has overcome the world. John 16:33

Each of us are walking in one of these seasons and whether you are in autumn breaks, or the winter wait or in spring barely sprouting, there is still hope. And if you are walking through the sweet summer season praise God, I am delighted for you. And if not your season will come. I’m so thankful to the Holy Spirit for giving me this word today. My heart and mind has been enlightened and I’m excited for the future. I’m at present going through the winter season of my life in waiting on the Lord, but I’m looking forward to all He has planned.

In Romans 5:3-5 it tells us to rejoice in sufferings, because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. Through it all, He is building within us His greater strength. God is preparing to position us for the great plan He has purposed for you and for me. Nothing happens by chance but everything we face is all approved by God and He allows it all to happen for our good. Romans 8:28

In Prov. 3:5,6 it says to trust Him with all of our hearts and not lean on our own understanding, but acknowledge Him and He will direct our path. He is an all-knowing God and sees the beginning to the end and knows what is best.

I bring this writing to a close with the promise in Ecclesiastes 3 verse 11a. He has made everything beautiful In its time. That includes you and me, He makes everything beautiful in our season of life, so we have no need to worry. God bless!

I pray this word will be a blessing to you and encourage you today.

Love and prayers always

(Scriptures NKJV)