Jeremiah 17:7-8
"But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
who's confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
Hello everyone and Happy October!! I don't think I've met anyone who doesn't love the month of October. Sadly for us here on the east coast, it feels more like August outside with this heat wave that won't let up! It feels like its been forever since its rained too! My plants have yellowing leaves that aren't suppose to yellow; and the grass is getting super crispy. But lucky for us, relief is coming soon!!
Much like the weather, we too have dry seasons in our lives don't we?! You might not like to admit it, but at some point I believe we all go through them. In my opinion, there are 3 reasons we go through these dry seasons.
God loves us and he does all things for our good. But we all have times where we haven't "listened" to his guidance or his word and disobeyed him. If you know of a way you have sinned recently, ask for forgiveness from Him, and it shall be given to you.
2. We don't receive enough of God's word
Put simply, you aren't reading your bible, not going to church, not praying often, or maybe all of the above! If you are not actively seeking God, being nourished and filled up by his word, then you can't possibly be building on a relationship with him. Just like our relationships with friends and family, you have to call and check in and catch up on each other every so often. Our relationships with God are the same way!! Seek him and his word and you will begin to feel "watered" and nourished again.
3. We are in a time of transition
Some dry seasons happen when we need to move from one point to another in our walk with God. You may feel sometimes that even though you are spending time with the Lord through bible study and time at church, you are still longing for something else. You're not feeling "satisfied" and filled up through what you are currently doing. If this happens, it's time to consider that maybe God is telling you that you need a change. A change in your routine can help you grow in your walk too. Change is never easy, but the resistance you feel through change can help you grow in ways you never thought possible.
This time of transition can also be a waiting period. Have you been praying fervently for something? Waiting is not easy, especially if you've been waiting a long time. But during this time, trust that God is pruning you. He's clipping away at what is not needed for the next season. He's preparing you for what comes next.
No matter where you find yourself in this dry season of your life, remember to not lose faith! It will not stay this way forever! Just like summer changes to fall, this season will change too. Just keep the faith, keep praying, keep praising God for all the good that he does.
The rain is coming!
Just Keep Blooming!
xoxo,
Stephanie Gammon
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Beautiful page and poignant words.
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