seasons

some seasons are full of rejoicing.  you go from one blissful, fulfilling moment to the next.  yet the temptation is there (and i often fall for it) and you end up feeling self-sufficient and forget to thank God.

other seasons are marked by trial.  you feel as though you're walking through the fiery furnace like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.  the flames are kicked up 7x hotter, you're bound and thrown in.  yet one who looks like the Son of God is in there with you, protecting you, so that when you come out of the furnace you are not singed, there's not even a smell of smoke on you.  but your heart is changed.  Lord, may that be true of us in this season.  it could be much worse, my heart knows that full well.  but that doesn't negate that this is indeed a furnace season for us.   when will work come?  what work will it be?  strengthen our faith to persevere and not give in to fear, anxiety or unbelief.  you take care of the sparrows, the lilies, and you've taken care of our greatest need: saving our souls.  this is a piece of cake for you.  strengthen our unbelief, loving Father.