Monday, March 26, 2012

Many Seasons

Sometimes we "shine", and sometimes we rest.
Sometimes we're learning to meet the next "test".
Sometimes we're hidden and shut in with God,
Gaining new insight, awaiting His "nod".

In His right timing we surely will shine,
For then we're fulfilling His precious design.
When we have "rested" or learned some new skill,
Then we are able to walk in His will.

Don't disregard the seasons of rest
As some kind of failure or "less than the best".
We all like to shine but need wise perspective,
Birthed in our hearts when we are "reflective".

"All-the-time" shining will make us burn out.
And then we are caught in spiritual drought.
Seasons become as a tool of the Lord
Which add to us wisdom and bring good reward.

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven."
Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

© 2012 Arlene Schwartzkopf