Tag: dormancy

Lessons through Fall

“Spending time in the Sun with the Son.”

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Friends, I have been ‘wintering.’

It has been a challenging time where the Lord’s Love has compelled me to take it slow and find the beauty in it. Having to match my pace with His has tried my soul in ways I can’t even articulate, but by His Grace, I feel I am doing much better now – being more rested, more whole, more free.

What I feel as a result, is that what most marks this season is ‘redefining productivity.’ By the world’s standards, I may not have been producing or creating much, but by the standards of the Kingdom, so much more has been produced in me, beneath the surface, in a way that is truly symbolic of Fall.

Sitting in the sun and basking in His glory have become my favorite winter activities. Digging in the Word while sipping some green tea mark my delight. Finding my rhythm in tune with that of creation brings such great joy, friends that I felt today to simply hop on and encourage you to ‘winter in’ with me.

What looks cold and barren on the outside often is growing deep roots beneath the surface. When growth is least suspected is when it perhaps is happening the most. It may not appear to be yet what was promised, but every oak tree was once a tiny seed.

May we know it, perceive it and sow it.

Even when its Fall. For the season of singing and pruning the vines will always come.

Until then?

Be still and know.

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Rest.

There are several of them. Purple, white and several shades of pink. Some are even stripped, but mostly, I think they are plain. Plain, yet vibrant.

A couple of months back, however they hit a period of dormancy where they almost disappeared. Now that they are back into full bloom, they bring immense joy to my heart.

So, I pressed pause for a bit.

I pondered and realized that these things we call flowers are some of the wisest creations ever made. They have much to teach us about the rhythm of times and seasons. They know when its time to simply let go and sink into the soil that birthed them. They know that once they truly do, they will receive all the nutrients they need to grow as they rest. And once they do, they are confident that they will bloom again.

It’s perhaps much the same with us too. As we cast all our cares on The One who cares for us in the complete understanding that He will take care, we can truly let go. Let go of the need to understand, and choose to trust instead.

“The Lord alone is our radiant hope
and we trust in him with all our hearts.
His wrap-around presence will strengthen us.
21 As we trust, we rejoice with an uncontained joy
flowing from Yahweh!
22 Let your love and steadfast kindness overshadow us
continually, for we trust and we wait upon you!”

(Psalm 33:20-22, The Passion Translation)

As we wait upon Him, He always comes through. Our rest in Him gives way to revelation that supersedes any need to understand, regardless of what it is that we may be going through. For He is The One who always come through.

He comes through with healing, grace and renewed strength which leaves us more whole and more alive than we were before.

Much like these flowers. From dormancy to full bloom, resting in the soil has made all the difference.

Maybe He’s inviting us too.

Wishing you a restful day today!