I would like to share something that God has been communicating to me lately. In the past I have struggled with the many changes that life brings. Recently, I have been wrestling with that idea of change. I was driving home from my last day of work a few weeks ago and God imparted something in my heart. My mind began to think of the passage from Ecclesiastes, chapter three that speaks of the seasons of life. The author writes, (Ecc 3:1) There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven: He then goes on to list the various seasons of life. I had heard this passage many times before in songs, sermons, readings, etc., but never like this! Let me share with you the relevance this passage has in my life today and maybe yours too.
I have a hard time dealing with the unavoidable changes of life, it is a simple fact. Death, good-bye’s, moving, mourning, making new friends, and countless other events of life are difficult for me to endure. I was reminded of the current season change happening all around me here in Wisconsin. Summer is coming to an end, the temperature is cooler, leaves are changing color, days are shorter, and creation is preparing for winter. Similarly, God is calling me to the other side of the world after over six months of living at home, in luxury, with my parents. A new season of my life is coming as I walk with the Lord. This season is unfamiliar and full of unknowns that make me dread the moments when I will say my farewells to my comfort zone and those that I love. There are parts of every season that I dread as well, like the humidity of summer, dying plants in fall, freezing temperatures of winter, and cleaning in the spring. But, moreover, are the beauties of each season: summer’s sun, fall’s colorful leaves, winter’s fresh fallen snow on the trees, and spring’s promise of new life. Creation’s changing of seasons is a reflection of how life is for us as humans. Seasons always come and go in nature and in our lives as well.
God has challenged me to see and embrace His hand as Creator, as He walks me into another season of the life He has given me. My perspective of change is changing and a new appreciation for all that my life lived for the Lord brings is developing in my heart. There is so much to look forward to as I enter into this next season. But the best part is knowing that through these changes of life my God is with me, holding my hand, molding me, and drawing me closer to His heart!
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Dearest Becky,You haven't even left the US yet, and already I miss you so it's unbearable. On the other hand, I know during the past 2 years you have changed from a little girl to an awesome woman. - You go girl! Cultivate that relationship with the "carpenter from Galilee".
Love, kisses & hugs from Grandma&Harry
Little Sister Becker, I thought I would leave a comment for you to get when you get to Africa... So I was at the peak of my run (literally, I was at the top of the bluff) and praying specifically for you. While I was praying the sun was starting to go down, but was behind some clouds. I could see something brewing as the sun starting going below the cloud level. And then appears the huge redish orange sun, topped off by a few stringy clouds to give the perfect effect. And sunddenly the beginning chant of "Circle of Life" from the Lion King sang loudly in my head. And for that moment the sun was with you in Africa setting on the safari! It was weird, but brought the biggest smile to my face! I hope this blog finds you safely to your destination. I thank God for such a wonderfully inspirational sister! I am very proud of you, and miss you already! Love you!
BBJ
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