In Every Season

Spring time is right around the corner.  I can smell it.  I can see it.  I am ready!  This has got to be one of my favorite times of the year in North Texas.  It's that "I want to skip school and play hookie" kind of weather that makes you want to take a walk and breathe in God's creation. 

Speaking of spring, my daughter's 4th birthday is right around the corner.  She was actually born on the first day of spring in 2006.  I remember the sweet season of enjoying her as a newborn in spite of the sleep deprivation and self-doubt I felt as a new parent.  Many of my women friends would tell me, "Enjoy this while it lasts, it's a sweet and short season."  Well, here I am again with a baby boy, trying to remember to "enjoy the sweet season" with him as well (and not wish away the sleep deprived nights!)  This is my life now...raising two kiddos and celebrating all of the ups and downs that come with the territory.

Another huge component of my life is leading worship at my church and writing praise and worship music.  I have to admit that I have had to majorly scale back on both of those areas right now and quite honestly, I miss them both...terribly.  But on the flip side of the coin, I know that God has me in this season and He has blessed me beyond belief.  One of the best pieces of advice I got from another female worship leader was this, "Be obedient to the season God has you in.  He will reward you and give you the desires of your heart if you stay faithful to where he wants you to be." 

That has been hard but I believe it with all of my heart.  I know that if I try to run ahead of God or make my own plans, both my ministry and my family life will be watered down and my efforts futile. 

What season are you in now?  Are you itching to move on to something else?  Are you questioning whether or not God has forgotten about you and your dreams?  Psalm 37:4 says "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."  Trust God.  He knows the plans for you and they are full of hope and an abundant future.  Praise him now in the season you're in and I know he will fill your heart with his everlasting hope and joy. 

Blessings!
Rebecca ><>