Seasons

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Just like the earth, LIFe also involves seasons.  We all go through them whether we like it or not. Just like Summer, Winter, or Fall, our seasons in life are also unique from each other.  I remember a time in my life when I felt it was a season of drought (or dry season).  It was a season of extreme hotness, dryness, pain, and suffering for me.

For over a  of couple of years, a long time ago,  I went through all sorts of trials.  It involved financial, emotional and physical stress for me.   During those times, life moved very slowly for me, and  the burden seemed to get heavier and heavier each time I pressed forward. At that point, I have gotten to know what sadness and extreme worry was.

TO be honest, I thought it was going to be like that forever.  Little did I know, that as expected in seasons, it will end in due time and a NEW SEASON will begin.   The saying ” this too shall pass”  is VERY TRUE.

Right now, I believe that my husband and I are in a beautiful season in our marriage and our life together as a couple has never been better.  We have arrived at a certain maturity in which we see things in a better perspective.  A healthy  balance of work, business, family and socials is what we aim continuously everyday.  Although like most of us, this is a daily struggle, as life will never be perfect for anyone.

What have I learned from all the different seasons in life?

1. I learned that  in everything and anything, pray without ceasing and with thankfulness and gratefulness in your heart.  When I was in my dry season, I found myself in a very uncomfortable condition. However, it was also in those times that I began seeing the Lord and how his daily provision was evident in my life.  I can say that without his guiding hand, and protective grace, I wouldn’t be able to surpass everything with VICTORY in my hand. I was grateful for that defining moment, as I found my real character strengthened and that I learned to entrust everything to the Lord.

2. Learn to be patient as everything really “shall pass”.  Know that no temptation is uncommon to man. (Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation is uncommon to man.  He is faithful and will not give you something that is more than your ability to endure). Having quoted that, we also need to understand that no one is given immunity to trials. Having a little pity party in your heart is not a very great idea in fact, know that everyone has a fair share of crosses and trials to bear.    I can say this with confidence, whatever trial you have, it will pass for sure. If it doesn’t kill you, it will make you STRONG!  You will definitely be a better person after this season.

3. Learn to rejoice in ALL CIRCUMSTANCE.  As what Paul said in his letter to the Thessalonians “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 THesalonian 5:16-18)   Whether you are in a dry season or in a season of abundance, know that God knows where you are exactly and everything happens for your own good.   It may not look very pretty right now but soon you will know why you have to go through what you have to go through.,

4. Always think about God in whatever season you are.  It is easy to get drowned with prosperity, when your cup is full, your bank account is growing and when life is good.   When you are self sufficient, it is hard to see God because you do not NEED God. But do you agree with me when I say, it is impossible NOT to need God? What happens to a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?    How about when life is hard? Will it be the opposite?   Not always.  Some people withdraw from God and blame God for all their problems.  This I say, it is WISE for a man to always know that he cannot live (and I mean truly live) without the blessings of God in his life.   It is WISE if we believe this rather than be forced to believe in God when the going gets tough.

As I close this, let me share to you what I told my friend last night who is on a bad season of her life.  I told her to TRUST in the LORD always, to stay calm and always remember, that this is ONLY A SEASON.  Before she knows it, the season is gone and replaced by a new one.  We will not always have problems, as the Lord would also like to give us rest. A time will come that we reap rewards, only when we are already ready for all our blessings. Whatever season you are now, know that it is the Lords’ will for you to be in that season.  Bask the learnings, listen to what the Lord is telling you RIGHT now.  YOu will be surprised that the Lord has never left your side. YOu only need to stay calm and stay still.  FOr HE is the LORD, the GOD of all creations. He will take care of you just as HE did to me and to all others who have experienced and are still experiencing the same.   God bless!