It reminds me of Isaiah 55:10-13:
“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven,
And do not return there,
But water the earth,
And make it bring forth and bud,
That it may give seed to the sower
And bread to the eater,
So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
“For you shall go out with joy,
And be led out with peace;
The mountains and the hills
Shall break forth into singing before you,
And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree,
And instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree;
And it shall be to the Lord for a name,
For an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.”
What joyous seasons God brings to our lives. Spring is a reminder that the darkness of winter doesn't last forever, even though when we are walking through those valleys and dark seasons, it seems like things will never change, never get any easier. That way of thinking forgets that we serve a great God whose resurrection conquered death, and thus one Day all suffering and sorrow WILL pass into everlasting joy with Jesus in heaven. It has been amazing to see the work He has done in my heart over the last couple of months as I have settled in and truly feel at home here. Just like the plants that are slowly peeking their heads out of the ground, weary of the frosty nights we still get, yet bravely coming up and creating something beautiful for us to behold. God has brought me out of my shell of isolation and brought people into my life here in Montana who love, encourage, and exhort me. People to walk this road called life with me as we traverse our own mountains. I was talking with a dear friend tonight, and I am so incredibly blessed to have many godly friends that have walked with me through many dark seasons and have never left my side, but no matter how many miles separate us, I know they faithfully pray for me, even though we may not get to talk on a regular basis.
I have also been reflecting on Jordan and I's relationship. It's like the last three years have been a cold, difficult winter to get through, although it produces its own kind of beauty as trials produce perseverance, character, and hope as God reminds us in Romans 5. However, as spring is blooming all around us, it seems as if our love has grown deeper and sweeter, and is blossoming all over again. In December, we will celebrate 10 years of marriage. It's amazing how it seems like just yesterday we were beginning our life together, but at the same time it seems like we have withstood so many different seasons and been together forever. God blessed me with a man that desires to honor and glorify Him with his life and who took his vows to me seriously, as there has been more sickness than health in our relationship. It takes a special man to treasure me through all that we have endured together. I was reminded of this truth during my season of depression when Jordan shared that he was telling a little of our story to a co-worker who in some pretty colorful language made it clear that he would have been long gone and couldn't understand why Jordan was still with me. I can't praise God enough for Jord...for his tender care of me when I am sick, to his patience when I'm struggling, working hard to provide for us, his loyalty and steadfast love, how he makes me smile and laugh a million times over, and so much more. I am so incredibly grateful he is climbing the mountains right beside me every step of the way! Thank you Jesus for the man I call my husband and for the promise of new seasons every year.
Praising Him!
Rachelle
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