Stepping into New Seasons
Dear Mommas,
I finally got a run in today. This might be my second run in two weeks, but I’m getting back on track. This time of year is typically the most difficult time for me to stay consistent with staying physically active. But, today, I woke up and I ran. And, after taking the first step out, I’m reminded of the Lord’s blessings on the other side of our first steps.
Tomorrow is technically the first day of Fall…
Tomorrow is technically the beginning of a new season…
Tomorrow technically marks the start of something different, something new…
But today…
Today he showed me a hint of the beauty to come…
On my run, there wasn’t one other path, sidewalk or street with leaves covering them except for this small area.
I’m reminded to be thankful for where I am, right here, right now.
I’m reminded to have a grateful heart and see Him in it all.
Today he showed me that change begins in small ways, with small habits…
I’m reminded that change begins with the Holy Spirit and me and I know He loves the process…
I’m reminded that I wouldn’t see what’s to come without taking the first step…. This is just the beginning of many leaves falling and trees changing. I don’t want to miss any of this beauty.
Zechariah 4:10 reminds me to “not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…”
This seems to be the only tree with leaves changing before a new season technically begins….
There’s beauty in the process that just begins…
I’m reminded to hold onto what the Holy Spirit shows me with joy because I’m reminded in Isaiah that:
“I will go before you…. I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness-secret riches… I will do this so you many know that I am the Lord…I have equipped you for battle, though you don’t even know me, so all the world from east to west all know there is no other God. I am the Lord, and there is no other.”
Today, He reminded me that the journey isn’t always what we expect, or truthfully want at the time.
But girl am I thankful for these reminders…
Sometimes we’re given a picture, a vision or a word before we walk into the next season, situation or relationship. We don’t have to learn everything the hard way. When we’ve been shown what anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, and selfishness does, we have the choice to lean into Him and not follow that path. When we have stepped into a situation, relationship, decisoin (or poop) that led to sinful or gross outcomes, we don’t have to step into that again. In fact, that’s why we have the Bible. Let’s remember what’s been shown to us.
Sometimes we’ve stepped into something we wish we wouldn’t have before and now we know to keep our eyes up, around and also to the ground. There’s a balance. Remember the lessons along the way as you step into the next season. We need to bring the things that have equipped us for the next season with us. Maybe there are lessons of hurt, failure, and loss. On the other side can be healing, success and victory.
So yes…
Tomorrow is technically the first day of Fall…
Tomorrow is technically the beginning of a new season…
Tomorrow technically marks the start of something different, something new…
But remember…
“Today is the day the Lord has made”. We can walk with expectant faith for all that He has already done, planned and prepared for us before we step into our next season. Lean into Him. Spend time with Him. Allow Him to prepare you for the next season and find joy in the steps along the way, even when something lands on the journey that’s not quite what you wanted or expected.
Let’s turn our Eyes to Jesus because it’s all for His Glory.
In love,
Kassie Leigh