Season of Winter

Ecclesiastes 1 To everything there is a seasonWinter is not my favorite season,for the frosty air chills me deep into my bones. The skies are gloomy, and the foliage is off the trees. It is just a grey and dreary season…. Sort of one we must just endure before spring bursts forth, displaying all its glory.

Today I noticed a miracle of winter, and it was not in a beautiful snowfall. I looked up into the leafless trees and saw so many squirrel nests around our home. They were nested into those loft places, held secure within branches. I never knew we had so many furry friends living in our yard! During the other seasons, this view was obliterated with tree foliage, but now I had a new view of things.

So is life. Each season of our lives holds unexpected joys and miracles, if we just open our eyes, ears and hearts. I never thought being a senior citizen would be a thrilling season of my life- but it is! I have wonderful adult children, grandchildren to pamper and spoil, and a husband to share retirement with. It was only during this season of my life that I had time to listen to God and write these glimpses, and for that, too, I am thankful.

Whatever your season... Just ask God to show you the beauty in it, and try not to get caught up in either the mundane or the overwhelming responsibilities life can hand you. There are wonders in every season, in nature, and in life. Let’s grasp all God has for us.

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