Seasons Of Life

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.

Julie and I had just finished sharing all about kindness and kind acts at a MOPS group when a young mom approached us. She had all these wonderful ideas for ways she wanted to help in her community, but she felt frustrated. “My kids are so young. I can’t get out to volunteer at these places and do as much as I want to.”

“Of course, you can’t,” Julie said with a smile. “You’ve got a three-year-old and a newborn. But that’s okay. This is just a season. Hang on to your dreams. There will come another season soon, and you’ll have more flexibility to get out. In the meantime, think of things you might be able to do from home to support these places.”

The woman nodded, grateful for the insight and permission to do what she could now while looking forward to a season in which she could do more.

“You can do all that you want in life; you just can’t do it all right now. And that’s okay,” I reminded her as we hugged, and she left to get her small children from childcare.

It seems obvious, but sometimes when we are in the midst of a challenging season, it’s hard to see that someday things will change. But if we take a step back, we can see that we have walked through several seasons in life, and there will be many more to come. Being mindful of the stage of life we’re in and grateful for all the good in it is so important, even while we’re facing difficulties.

Soon enough, we’ll be in a new phase that will have its joys but also its unique challenges to overcome. Scripture encourages us that there is a certain season for everything, and a particular time for each activity. Sometimes we have to wait on a dream or goal, but rest assured, if God has given it to you, he will be faithful to bring it to fruition. It just may have to wait until a better season.

Kendra

Today’s Act of Gratitude

Thank God for something you are grateful for in your current season of life and something you are looking forward to in the next.