Bonnie Gray, The Faith Barista, presented this topic for us today:  What season of faith are you walking through? Fall (letting go) – Winter (loss/waiting) – Spring (new starts) – Summer (embrace and celebrate)

Even though I am in a “winter” season with my parents, I see myself in a SPRING season where my faith is concerned.

As one season draws to a close, another season begins.  I have been in a season of serving and handling things in the natural that must be done.  My parents need my help and I am here for them as much as possible, but when this season closes I will be in a new place in the Spirit.  I know this in my heart.

About 6 years ago fall came after a LONG bitter fight.  I had to let go of dreams I believed were for the church I was attending.  I willingly let those ministries slip through my fingers and walked away.  My entire faith was shaken and my foundation was too.

Then came my winter season of faith.  Did I hear correctly from the Lord all of those years?  Was I a fool to believe?  Was I too trusting of people?

Time passed and I hunkered down in my winter cave.  Time for hibernation where ministry was concerned.  It was time for me to heal and seek the Lord.

Ahhhhh, finally I could see buds on the trees, though I was extremely hesitant in believing that spring could come again in my life.

Then I saw some young blooms!  I started stepping out in more boldness concerning God’s healing for others and the calling I believe God has on my life.

Hallelujah!  Now I see God’s Hand moving.

2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.  And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

I want to be TRANSFORMED into His likeness from glory to glory!  Don’t you?

I don’t know how many of you saw my post yesterday concerning the clouds, but I found myself standing in a parking lot with strangers staring at the sky.  The clouds were casting a strange color on all of us and we stood in awe and took pictures with our phones.  I was by myself  — without my family (which is unusual) and I thought to myself, “What if I was here with a bunch of strangers and a catastrophe took place?  How would I minister to everyone?”  Seriously – the sky looked that unusual.  My mind immediately went to the end times.

Am I alone in this, or are you noticing the line growing wider between the world and those who love Jesus?   Honestly, sometimes I feel like people almost snarl at me when I smile at them.  I know it is spiritual.

Though the world grows darker, I am excited to see what God is going to do!

I’m hanging onto the visions I have had!  Are you?

1 Corinthians 2:9
However, as it is written:    “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

I believe I am in a time of transition.  The winter cave was a place of preparation — like a cocoon.  Just as a butterfly is crippled if someone helps it out of its hiding place (cocoon), we shouldn’t move into a new season with man’s wisdom.   It is all about God and His timing! 

He is preparing me for Spring!

Where are you?  What season do you find yourself in today?

No matter where you find yourself, each season is needed.  Each season has a purpose and God is with you!  He will NEVER leave nor forsake you.

Would you like to join us at Bonnie’s place?  If so, click on the button below and join our discussion:

 

FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG
Again, please forgive me for not having time to visit you right now.  I miss reading your thoughts. 
(Cloud photo taken Tuesday night.)