Love the Season You are In & Embrace the Changes that are Coming!

Ephesians 5:17-20 (NKJV) Therefore do not be unwise but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our life is a beautiful and intricate culmination of so many seasons and experiences. It's so easy, at least for me, to become comfortable in the current place the Lord has me. As I've said before, I'm a creature of habit and my nature prefers routine. Transitioning from one season to the next can be a bit difficult for me.

There's been seasons of obscurity... where I intensely desired to be used in His service yet...I was hidden away. Intercession was my ministry and that was between me and the Lord. None would know of the prayers that went up on their behalf. Along with that came the incredible experiences that flourished from intimate time with Jesus! Oh, how I wanted to share that with others and draw them in!

Then came the seasons of ministry. Preaching, teaching and always writing... from a book to daily devotions. For several years they were written 7 days a week. But intimacy with Jesus was always priority!

When we first moved to Florida five years ago, though there were plenty of one-on-one ministry opportunities, more time with Jesus and of course writing, all other ministry opportunities had been closed. Ha! I wasn’t complaining! I'm not one that enjoys being the center of attention, nor do I require a platform. My time with Jesus and writing my devotions were quite enough, especially if that's all the Lord was requiring in that season. Oh!! Being hidden away with Him is my greatest passion!

To be honest with you, I came to enjoy the seasons of obscurity. If I could remain locked away in my room with Him for the rest of my life, I'd be quite content! But what He's doing within us is for a greater purpose and serving Him, in any capacity, as long as we remain in the center of His will, is the greatest blessing of all! 

In this current season, we are elders at our church, co-teach a pre-marital class with an amazing couple, and my Passionate Pursuit of the Presence of God Class starts back up in February. I get many speaking engagements...I've been truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to lead others into greater intimacy with the Lover of their souls!! Time is short and there's much work to do!

Though we are in a season of favor and many opened doors, even if I was to remain hidden away in His presence, I'm always blessed and fulfilled to be in the center of His will!

So many people get frustrated because they feel invisible and unnecessary for the advancement of God's Kingdom. They force an outcome that the Lord has not yet called them to. So, what do you do while you're waiting? You keep pressing into His presence, you pray, intercede, worship, study His Word, and share Jesus with everyone you can! It's not about being recognized or your position but remaining pliable, surrendered and humbly prepared for His service...in His perfect timing.

As we begin this new year, love the season you're in but embrace the changes that are coming! It's all for His glory!

Philippians 1:6 (NKJV) being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

1 John 2:17 (KJV) And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Hebrews 13:20-21 (NLT) Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.