Sunday, June 24, 2012

Changing Seasons

Today I am reflecting on the closing of old seasons... and new beginnings...

When we have found a happy niche, and are comfortable and prospering there, our endeavors will become a wonderful season. Because we enjoy it so much we want to stay there as long as we can to accomplish all that we can.

But sometimes the Lord sees that we need to make change or move on. When we sense that the season we're in is starting to close, we don't want to let it go. The Lord may want to give us a new beginning, and it cannot happen until we "lay down" the present season. The new birthing willl rise up out of remnants which are left.

We may fear being "empty" or not having purpose. But it is in the time without "busyness"... when we quietly rest in Him... that He can re-program us and drop "seeds" of creativity into our lives, setting us on a wonderful, new path.

He would have us rejoice in the old season but move on to the new season... a fresh, new beginning. For as long as our hearts are in tune with Him He will continue to give us new beginnings...

"For You cause my lamp to be lighted and shine;
the Lord my God illumines my darkness."
Psalm 18:28 Amplified Bible

© 2012 Arlene Schwartzkopf