There was not the usual gentle, graceful swaying of tree branches on the lake today. Gusty autumn winds prevailed as if driven by a higher power with a divine purpose. I watched as leaves fluttered to the ground fated for a season of change.
Repeated attempts to clear the avalanche of leaves from the deck proved futile and I gave up. This was a God appointed season change; my continual raking wasn’t going to change anything.
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven—“
Ecclesiastics 3:1
We have two choices when God assigns a seasonal change to our life–take pause or face down. In past years, I would have assumed a face down attitude… “You want to get confrontational with me, God? Well, you got it!” That demeanor didn’t set well with the Master of the universe.
And so, He gifted me with life experiences that fused rebellion with knowledge. It forever changed my view of God’s seasonal changes within my personal life. I now see autumn’s fallen, withered leaves as heavenly compost that conditions the soil of my soul to sprout new growth.
God’s ebb tide for the seasons of our life continually changes. From the time of our conception, a spiritual blueprint was designed for each of us. It is divinely drafted to meet not only our eternal needs, but to point us in the seasonal direction of our earthly needs. That’s the beauty of our Lord.
Are you are being tossed and swayed by current life circumstances?
My past life reads like a best-selling novel and certainly not something you would expect from a preacher’s daughter. But God’s grace changed the seasons of my life into something miraculous. I encourage you to trust in the Lord and let Him orchestrate the season of your imperfect life.
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:30-31
Denise Marks Blog 
Amen! Thank you for sharing this beautiful testimony!
Heather, we serve an awesome God. Every day I am amazed by the mercy and grace he gifts to us. I am now following your blog and look forward to receiving the inspiration and writings that you share.
Yes agreed! Thank you Denise for the follow!
What a beautiful post, Denise, and so very true. I love how when we take time to notice His work in nature, He speaks to our hearts about our own situations. Don’t you love how He uses every.single.facet of our life to grow us more into His likeness, if we allow Him to drain our rebellious hearts. He has even more ahead for you, Cousin, in your writing, with your hospitality, and in His church. Keep looking up and moving forward, just behind His footsteps.