Seasons

I wrote this four years ago. I wanted to share it here today. I haven’t written in a while because I’ve had some sort of writers block—something I’ve never really dealt with before. I ran across this today on Facebook and thought I’d share it today, in light of the current world’s situation.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 - To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.

This verse reminds me to be patient, something I struggle with daily. When we pray about something repeatedly over a period of time, there is a tendency to get stale in our prayers. At least for me. I have to consciously make an effort to defeat a negative mindset during those times when it feels like my prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. Today is one of those days when I am reminded to not give up my vision just because I'm not feeling it. Today would've been a great day to stay in bed and fret. Not gonna do that because it accomplishes nothing and makes an emotional mess out of me. I am reminded of Gods absolute sovereignty in all things pertaining to Elaine Jackson. Even if I don't feel a particular way or see what an outcome is gonna be, at the end of the day, is that really my concern? Or am I infringing on Gods business when I stew and worry over things that have no eternal consequence whatsoever. What matters instead is how I live my life...how do I live "between the dash" that goes on my tombstone. (Thanks, Brenda Parton Brown!) Have I lived my life trusting God? Have I been "seasonal?" Have I been patient? Have I been bold? Have I been submitted? Have I loved? (Hard one right there!) I fear I have fallen short far too many times because I've let own mindset work against me. I am determined, however, to live my life in such a way that other folks will see Jesus. If I have to duct tape my mouth shut and wrestle those pesky thoughts into submission, well, that's just the way it is. There is a season for everything in our lives. There is a time and a purpose. I don't know that time and purpose sometimes, but the good Lord DOES! Today is the day to live boldly, lovingly, submitted to the will of the One who loves me. His will, His purpose, His season...God bless!

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