Changing Seasons
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 3:1
Right now in North Georgia, we are on the brink of fall. And by that I mean, I’m wearing a sweater while it’s still 90 degrees outside, willing the season to change due to my wardrobe choices. Seriously though, if history repeats itself, we only have a few more weeks before the crisp autumn air sets in.
Fall and winter are my two favorite seasons, hands down. I love cold weather. I love the clothes I get to wear. I love celebrating all of the holidays. And I love drinking salted caramel hot chocolate from Starbucks. When I’m in the midst of anticipating all of the good things that will come in the next season, it’s super easy for me to point out all of the less-desirable aspects of the current summer season.
For starters, there’s the heat and the humidity that never seem to go away. There are bugs everywhere. My makeup begins to melt off my face after being outside for less than ten minutes. It’s just not my favorite time of year. However, it’s funny that after about 4 months of cold weather, I’m looking forward to summer for all of its good qualities instead of complaining about the bad qualities. I look forward to longer days. I get excited about listening to new country music, driving with the windows down, spending Saturdays at the pool, and, of course, having a tan.
My point is that the season we’re waiting for always seems so much more desirable than the season we’re currently in. But what would it look like for us to find the good in our present circumstances instead of wishing them away? Regardless of what season of life you’re currently in - single or married, going to school or going to work, deepening friendships or trying to find them - there is good to be found in today. God is just as faithful in the summer as He is in the winter; and He’s just as faithful in the season you’re in as He will be in the season you’re waiting for.
Dear friend, don’t miss out on today because you’re too busy waiting for someday.