Seasons

This came from contemplating the seasons of life... :) 

Seasons

Seasons come and seasons go,

Time that at once rushes by,

And goes oh so slow,

Days of sunshine flying high,

Nights of deepest darkness never to escape the valley below.

Longing for past happiness,

Of days gone by,

Remembering the old routine

And things that came so easily…

Things that seem to be but whispers in the darkness,

Flitting, fluttering by,

Trying to grasp at anything that will turn off the pain,

And what seems like vain suffering.

Little truths trickle in among the numbness,

Christ died for His ransomed ones,

No valley is beyond His reach,

Though feeling nothing,

I know there is nowhere else to go…

Look up to the One who made all things,

To the One who sees your hurt,

Knows your tears,

Has planned your days,

And yes, even knows the number of your years…

Nothing we can change.

You are the unchangeable One,

The Almighty Prince of Peace,

That has a purpose for every pain,

Every trial and suffering.

As winter snows begin to melt,

And the sun comes out a little more each day,

Time has become that friend that brings new things,

Like bright flowers peeking out of the ground,

Reminding us of the lily’s of the field that God cares so much for,

Remember He cares for every little thing,

And not a sparrow drops from the sky,

But He knows, He sees, He cares, He loves,

So much more than you or I…

So what is left to do?

Trust and obey…

For though our path may seem muddy and unclear,

The winds may howl,

The storms may rage,

But Christ Jesus has a purpose for each page…

And we never know what tomorrow holds,

Little joys that would have gone untold,

As we continue to live this journey called life,

With its ups and downs, joys and sorrows,

All headed for a bright tomorrow

When we stand on the shores of eternity.

Rachelle Thomas