Seasons of the Heart
There are seasons of the heart
Which we live through time and again;
And, with every season, a span of time
Remembered for its growth, rest or pain.
Winter comes and brings its chill
With arms that coldly embrace the soul,
Then pruning back is done by God
That we may bear fruit to a hundredfold.
The sun doesn’t shine and the trials mount
Like the snow piled high at the door.
The light is dim, the darkness long,
‘Til we think we can’t stand anymore.
But spring soon comes; and our soul revives
Through the warmth of the Savior’s love.
The seed of faith held through winter’s cold
Opens to bear fruit for the Father above.
Then comes summer, bringing the drought,
And the heart sends its roots down deep;
Tapping into God’s reservoir of grace,
That the fruit He gave, the soul may keep.
Fall then comes, when the harvest is done
And the fruits of God’s grace are laid in;
Maturing our soul and changing its face
To reflect more the image of our Friend.
We circle again, through the Savior’s plan,
To the quiet stillness of wintertime,
And learn by experience, the season’s of the heart,
Are measured out in God’s will and time.
We must submit to every season of the heart,
Never choosing just the warmth nor the cold;
Allowing the elements of every season
To mold our character ‘til His glory He beholds.
Seasons of the Heart
by James H. Cagle
Lisa Buffaloe shares an interesting link
to her blog Lifelines recently: "God is a tender
God who will help us though the hurts of life,
illness, suffering, and the evil of people.
God who will help us though the hurts of life,
illness, suffering, and the evil of people.
I’ve always appreciated the verse in Isaiah that
reads, “When you pass through the waters, I will
be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not
drown. When you walk through fire, you will not
be burned, nor will the flames hurt you.”
~ Isaiah 43:2 (NCV) The verse doesn’t say we
won’t go through the deep waters or encounter
fiery trials, but it does promise God will be with
us as we go through whatever we go through...."
Mary Southerland - "Christians are to pray non-
stop, especially for each other. When you are in
need, ask for prayer. And when someone asks you
to pray for them – pray. Pray with them over the
phone. Stop in the middle of the store or sidewalk
and pray. Pray with your children on the way to
school. Write a note of prayer. Ask your waiter or
waitress how you can pray for them. Make prayer
a natural and ongoing part of your day and life.
www.girlfriendsingod.com Mary Southerland
Father, when I think of all You've brought me through thus
far, I have to admit that You are not only merciful, patient,
strong, wise, and all-knowing, but that You really do love me...
May my life become a life of sweet fragrance to You.
Guide me through each of the remaining seasons of my life,
and help me to please you.
I ask this in the precious Name of Jesus. Amen.
Today’s Bible verse: Ps. 34:22 "The LORD redeemeth the souls of his servants: and none of them that trust in him, shall be desolate."
Some thoughts today: When someone gives you a prophetic word, and it agrees with what God's been impressing you with, take it into what you're doing, embracing it.
- Sometimes, a word comes to confirm what's already going on. It helps to understand that God sees us, and knows our giftings.
- He may deposit a new direction for your giftings.
- Sometimes, a word comes to confirm what's already going on. It helps to understand that God sees us, and knows our giftings.
- He may deposit a new direction for your giftings.
26th- Sunday evening’s post: Pray First
Jennifer Benson Schuldt
28th- Tuesday's post: #61 Submit to God
C. Peter Wagner
30th- Thursday's post: #62 Draw Near to God
C. Peter Wagner
5/2nd- Saturday's post: Fear Of Man
Kimberly Damon
Jennifer Benson Schuldt
28th- Tuesday's post: #61 Submit to God
C. Peter Wagner
30th- Thursday's post: #62 Draw Near to God
C. Peter Wagner
5/2nd- Saturday's post: Fear Of Man
Kimberly Damon
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