To Everything There Is A Season

So often we hear the phrase, "there is a time for everything" and little do we know how true those six words are.

From February to this moment today, I have been in a world wind of seasons. From Asher turning one in February, to my grand-daddy getting sick and passing on to his heavenly home, to transitioning out of the classroom, and so much more, life has just been full of, well life. 

Then, suddenly, today I find myself in the middle of summer looking back on the last six months full of all the seasons. There has been a lot of tears this season. A lot of questions this season. Honestly, I have not liked this season at all, and yet I am in it, working my way to be thankful for it. 

We all have those seasons. Those seasons that feel like winter. Cold. Bitter. Sad. Hurt. Broken. Bare.Still. Sometimes it feels unending. Sometimes that winter season lasts a week, other times months, and other times, years. But we have to remember that regardless of how long our season is. It is just that, a season. IT WILL END. If you are in that winter season, you can't muddle in it. You better get in the Word, give it to God, and go outside and find some sunshine. 

"Every Season is hand selected by God for a particular purpose" and you better believe that. He is going to use the season you are in to build his kingdom, to build you, to fulfill His plan for your life. The book of Ecclesiastes reminds us that there is a time for every season, every hurt, every laugh, every joy, every sorrow, and that God has the power to use all of those for His good. 

No, not every season feels good. I've been in that season for a while. It is not where I like to be but God is working in me and I know that. God is using this time of growth to show me His plan. To bring my heart back home. God, can do that for you to, He wants to use your season, but you have to let him. 

So friends, whatever season you are in. A season full of joy, like summer time. A season of crisp warmth, like fall. A season of hope and newness, like spring. Or a season of cold, and chills like winter. Have faith, have hope, knowing that this is a season and God can do mighty things. 

With love and grace, 

Madeline