All things new

Mmmm there are moments in life that wil make you stop and really just enjoy what all the Lord has for you. Tonight is just one of the moments. I'm finding myself growing into a new season, full of excitement and just pure goodness from the Lord. I believe God pulls us through several seasons in our lifetimes, actually more like hundreds of seasons...but they are sooo good for us spiritually. There are seasons of deep questioning and total dependance on the Lord, there are seasons of joy and multitudes of great blessings, there are seasons of sadness and loss, there are seasons of patience and wisdom...the list could go on! Looking at God and my growth in the past several months is almost surreal. Like I cannot even begin to describe how awesome growing in the Lord and intimately getting to know Him has been. To have that one on one, no distractions, kind of total isolation with Him was better than I could have ever imagined! I honestly feel like I not only know my Savior in a deeper way but I love the fact that I cannot seem to get enough of knowing and learning about the man who died for me. It's too amazing!

Ephesians 4:15-16 says this, "Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love."

I came across that verse while I was searching for one to kind of emphasize what I'm writing about. There are times when we ultimately have to pick up our mat and walk. There are times when it seems like our seasons are so dark and disabling, but a fresh command from the mouth of Jesus, "Get up and walk," will bring light to your season. You see, as we are growing in Christ, He's gently guiding us into different places while keeping a close watch nearby. Sometimes, He's pulling us along:)

I guess the point of this was just to praise Jesus for opening my heart up to Him fully and giving me the hope and peace about the plans He had in store for me. This new season is going to be nontheless incredible no matter what happens, and I'm so happy to be in it. What is your season? Is it full of the Son or enveloped in darkness? My prayer is that the Lord will guide and restore you in whatever season you may be in, and that His perfect love and grace surround you while you grow, as one body, in one Love. :)

Love you guys!