Seasons

I personally find it funny how life changes, seasons change, events change and above all perspectives change. In our lives we go through several seasons and God has a purpose for each one. I am put in awe as I look back at events in my own life, finally able to see God's purpose for them as I could not in that moment. I wish hindsight was our foresight because I believe knowing that, we would all live our lives a bit differently. It is not however and our only time to live is right now in this moment. This Christmas season has been a tough one, there has been a lot of death of young people that were taken much too soon and, in this season, I found myself torn and my heart hurting so deeply for all of these families. Often times we want to change things we have no control over and heal hurt that only God can reach. It was just a few minutes ago that thinking about this season got me to thinking about the year of seasons as a whole. I am pretty sure every season that could possibly transpire has in this last year, in thinking about this, I began to think primarily about God's goodness and grace through every single one of those seasons. He didn't miss even one, although at times I question if God is present in situations, it always prevails that he is and was. We never are able to grasp God's plan in the moment because his plans and goals for our lives are too much for our minds to comprehend but he uses each situation and season as an opportunity to help us grow. Sometimes it takes wondering if he is even there to draw closer, it makes us pray harder and aids in the growth of our faith, therefore resulting in greater trust in him. My perspective has changed in this current and somewhat melancholy holiday season. It may seem as if our world is taking a turn for the worst but I serve a God who lives and he is still turning around situations in our world today, he is still changing perspectives and I have come to the conclusion that while I can't save everyone or fix everything or fully remove the hurt in hearts of those I love, I serve a God who not only can but who will. We serve a God who fights for us and in the day in age our biggest asset against the war of this world is prayer. We serve a living God who will make things right and knowing that gives me the courage to keep trying. No one is perfect, were people, but we have an opportunity as followers of Christ to pray and to work for the King in this imperfect world until he comes again. This holiday season I know many who are grieving and I want you to know that my heart goes out to you and you are in my prayers. I know that I could never understand or comprehend what you are going through but God does and while I can't heal this hurt you are experiencing; I know that God will. It won't happen immediately and the hurt may never fully disappear but over time it will get easier and God will bring you through this. Remember God never gives you something you can't handle and you may not see it right now but God has a way of turning what now seems like coal, into diamonds in the future.