Changing Seasons

“Worry is an old man with bended head, carrying a load of feathers he thinks are lead.” – Corrie Ten Boon

The ever-changing weather for the last month has been a constant reminder that seasons are shifting. Spring and summer are on the way and they are bringing with them, new adventures and opportunities. In my line of work that means the slower season has arrived.

Every time this season arrives I feel a bit anxious because of the change of pace. The work phone doesn’t ring as much and I have more free time in my day. I can either let those two things worry me or I can choose to see them as the gifts they are, while trusting in God’s constant and generous provision.

After several months of what felt like warp speed, the tempo is slowing down and it’s time to rest, renew my mind, and fill up on everything that God has in store for me. A few months ago He lead me to order two new bible studies called, “Defiant Joy”, by Candace Payne and “Slaying the Giants in Your Life”, by Dr. David Jeremiah.

Of course, God knew what He was doing when He gave me those bible studies. They perfectly fit this season that I am entering. He knew I needed time to rejuvenate and experience true joy and that in the midst of that, the enemy would be attacking me with worrisome thoughts. God had already provided the tools and encouragement I will need before the moments arrived. He is so good!

When seasons change in our life whether they are brought on by work, family, age, or anything else, we can face them with confidence knowing that each one serves a purpose and that God is right there beside us. We can trust that if He brought us to it, He will bring us through it.