Happy Spring #BahHumbug

Happy First Day of Spring! #BahHumbug :)  I make it no secret, Autumn is usually my favorite. I enjoy the richness of the colors found in God's creation. Taking a drive down the highway lined with trees bright with yellows, oranges, reds and greens - breathtaking! Spring, on the other hand, has been my least favorite season. Why? Well, let me tell you: even though I'm a Spring baby, it's usually too cool on my birthday. Not that I desired the heat of the Summer; I just wanted to wear a cute outfit and shoes without fear of colder temperatures and rain.


This year, I have found myself excited about Spring's arrival. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with my birthday. My life has recently experienced some heated situations, colorful commentary and bitter cold. To say I'm ready for something new is an understatement. But, let's be honest: how many times have we heard "this is your season" exclaimed by pastors, teachers, friends and family? We can play "It's Working" by Pastor William Murphy on repeat, declaring our season of grace and favor, all while nothing seems to have changed in our favor. In fact, sometimes seems can feel and appear worse.

The past three seasons, I have learned by experiences (because some mistakes we have to grow through on our own) first hand the sovereignty of God. It's an extremely humbling thing. Humbling not just because of the way in which I experienced it, but in the Person He Is - yet He cares for and loves us. Growing up "in church" and even the intimacy with God prior to this point is nothing compared to what I see and know now. Still I recognize: there is still so much of Him I do not know, understand, see, and never will.  However, I am extremely blessed and grateful for the revelation of Himself He has shared to this point.

What has changed that makes me excited this year about Spring? Some could say nothing at all, but I say: everything. What's changed? Me. The Spring Equinox is one of two days in the year when "the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal - but not quite."  In other words, there is a sense of "balance" between the light and darkness. I have learned just how unbalanced my life was. Seems like the perfect time to submit, and become balanced with God as He changes seasons, balancing day and night.

I may not know... in fact I do not know, what this Spring and following seasons will entail. What I do know is this: there is a season for everything. (Ecclesiastes Three). I don't have to understand it (which is a daily struggle for me). I choose to trust God is all-knowing and purposeful in all that He does. It is that trust in Him that creates the balance I was so desperately in need of. Are you lacking some balance? Off kilter in your career, relationships, finances, spirituality, or all of the above? Learn from me. Get in line with God. Align yourself with what He's doing in your life; align yourself with the seasonal shifts.

Remember I didn't like the (strong) possibility of rain on my birthday, and the entire season of Spring? Well, rain helps things grow. His Reign helps you and I grow. This year, why not truly Spring Forward! Trust. Expect. Watch. See.  Make it Reign, by letting Him Reign. 

...In His Majesty's Name.