A New Season

We all go through frenetic seasons of our lives and adjust to the fast pace and then ultimately things slow down. We reach the mountain peak, we accomplish our goal, school is over, winter is here and we have to adjust to starting over and planting new seeds again for the next harvest.

During this time of rest, planting, reflection and slowing down, what do we do? How do we set new goals that are realistic and stay motivated to do the ordinary necessary behind the scenes tasks that are less visible, yet equally important for our success in all areas of our lives.

The ability to stay the course during our planting season requires experience and perseverance. Sometimes when we don't see the evidence of our hard work immediately, it is easy to give up, get discouraged or think we will never accomplish our dreams, and fall just short of them. Yet for a seasoned and experienced person, they know that after the planting of seeds, there will be a time of waiting, planning, maintenance and upkeep.

Surrounding ourselves with people who are further along our path can help us to stay the course. They can serve as motivation and reminders of what can and will happen if we persevere. I love it when my daughter surrounds herself with those who are stronger, more accomplished than she is, with an intrinsic understanding that she can learn from them what she is yet to encounter, and even when she wants to give up, she is encouraged to stay the course, because they are tangible proof that it can be done.

Daily steps, perseverance, even when things are difficult, boring and uneventful, with a knowing that this time will pass and what we do during this time will ultimately affect how successful we are in the next season, as Christians, professionals, students and or athletes. There is a time for every season. Ecclesiastes 3:1.

Do not be tricked, fooled or misled. Our life will reflect everything we do, even when we think it does not matter. Today is "your gift" from God. Make the most of it and accomplish all he has placed in your heart, trusting him each step of the way. Godspeed.....

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF-5aO2GYiY