Seasons change...

I stepped out of the office a few minutes ago to run a quick errand, and for some reason the fact that leaves were falling from the trees caught me totally by surprise.   I know that my favorite student pastor will made fun of me for talking about falling leaves (that younger generation), but it just seemed to be one of those moments when God says, "hey, slow down and take a look... and learn."

The seasons, and how they change, have always fascinated me.  In some ways the "change" is subtle, in other ways, it roars.  I couldn't help but think back on my own life the past 18 months, and how the "seasons" have changed.  Our battle with Pam's cancer last year seemed dark in cold in some ways, but in other ways, there was a certain "renewal" that came from it.  In January, when our family grew by one, there was a sense that old was passing and new was beginning.  While the past 9 months haven't been a bed of roses, Ben has been a blessing to not only Pam and I , but our whole extended family.  He's an amazing young man who is seeing seasons change in his own life. 

So, what season do you find yourself in today?  I've been a little tired and dare I say, even frustrated lately.  Not entirely sure why.  What those falling leaves reminded me of is that God is in control.  We are always moving in to and out of seasons.  In order for new life to emerge, the old must pass.