Seasons...

There's a day in the past that I frequently visit. To be honest, there's nothing extraordinary about the day; I was on my way to class my sophomore year of college, and all of a sudden my heart was filled with joy as I looked around me. I was in awe of the trees and flowers, the clouds in the sky, and the many people walking to their respective destinations. I just remember talking to God in that moment, asking Him how he could be so great and wonderful in creating all of this. The feeling I felt on that day lingers in my heart from time to time, and it very often calms my soul. 

I used to think that there was beauty within each season of life (and there is, no doubt); now I realize that it's the movement from one to another that makes the seasons so special. As I reflect on my life, I remember back to that ordinary day when I was overwhelmed by the beauty created by our extraordinary God. In the simplicity and subtlety of transitions, He was moving mightily to orchestrate what's to come next. 

There have been long moments of silence and stillness, and there have been great spurts of chaos and thunder. I'm sure you can relate-- life is truly a roller-coaster ride (also a box of chocolates, if you don't read the list that comes within). But from one weather to another, I can't help but notice just how purposefully God placed the rain and shine in the manner that he did, and still does. And it's wonderful! 

Today, I look to tomorrow and have no idea what to expect. But I want to relish in every moment that He's blessed me with. In the moments of quiet or in the moments of deafening loudness, I want to look to God and be glad. I want to take joy and delight in all that's been given to me. I want to enjoy Him.

As I was reading The Valley of Vision this morning, I couldn't help but smile as I remembered fondly to that one day in college. I suppose it was extraordinary in its own way after all, since it brings me peace and a sense of intangible joy.. And perhaps it is in the thought that God did it all that makes it so special in my heart. 

May I credit all things to God; may I be a source of light to those around me for His glory.

Soli Deo Gloria!