A New Season

Fall is upon us. We are literally entering a new season and a new quarter. What are you going to do with it? An even better question is what are you supposed to do with it? I’ve shared this before but I think it’s worth repeating. “Every season can be yours if you know what to do in it.”

We know this time in the pandemic is purposed. We have never seen anything like it before and it will likely never happen this way again at least not in our lifetime.  If you have wasted the last few months this is your opportunity to turn it around and use this pandemic as preparation time. Don’t miss this divinely appointed time to do what God has purposed for you to do.

As I reflect on the last few months, I think about how many people are no longer with us. It makes you realize how much more important our time is on this earth. Time is a scarce resource and while I don’t think that’s news to anybody, it is easy to forget that with the hustle and bustle of life.  Every day is literally a gift, and when I stand before God at the end of all this I want to be able to say I used it well, especially this time.

Time is an investment. Many people understand the concept of investing money and expecting a return because we’ve been taught to make our money count. We have all heard that “money doesn’t grow on trees. We understand the necessity of stewarding our money wisely. It is the same with our time. What will you offer to God as a result of the time you have had in these past months?

What skill did you sharpen? What purpose did you chase? What time did you spend with loved ones? What extra time did you spend growing your relationship with God? How we use time is just as important as how we spend money. We need to be good stewards of both.

In this new season pray for discernment about what you should be doing and do that. Devote your time to the thing that God is blessing. Use this season well. This time has value. This season is different from the last, it is divinely purposed. It’s the last quarter in this year. Finish strong.