King Solomon spoke of the seasons of life and how everything has a "time". Life has seasons and it ebbs and flows and ultimately it is up to us if we flow with it or resist and try to swim up current. Some have also described this as the rhythms of life. I am not sure if you've heard a drummer, percussionist or someone with a tambourine or clapping their hands off beat, but if you have you know how distracting it can be.
I also think of the picture of someone on a canoe or kayak. If they are paddling upstream against the current instead of paddling in the direction the water is flowing things are much more difficult. Simple truth, but I think it illustrates a valuable life lesson.
Life has seasons. A time for everything. Do we flow with it or try and control things the way we feel like we need to do it ourselves?
As of late I have been enjoying some transitions of life and changing of seasons. Having a new marriage, new home to rent, new step children has definitely shown me the value of appreciating change and going with the flow. As a male in a new home filled with ladies, life is not the same and this is not a bad thing.
So I ask, in these transitions (personally, professionally, etc) do I "go with the flow" or do I get freaked out, out of my comfort zone and lose focus on the one who controls the seasons. Reality is that in the transition He is there with us in it and knows what we are feeling better than we are. Truth is that what we may have just gone through has given us experiences (good or bad) that can prepare and equip us for what is next to come so transition is not a bad thing.
As I am going through this season of transition and seeking God in it I want to briefly challenge you to join me. Perhaps God has been taking you through a season of change or challenging you to a deeper depth with Him in some areas. Embrace that and seek Him in those seasons of change.
Are there some relationships that you need to cut out... or pursue?
Is there a ministry that you need to join on with and become a part of to change someone's story?
How are you using your finances??? nuff said.. lol
As Solomon said, there is a time for everything and I want to ask you, "What time is it for you?"
We don't often like change or transition, but if we are going with the flow, paddling with the current or clapping on beat it can be a beautiful, uplifting thing.
Seek Him first and go for it!!!
Blessings,
Scottie
