This is the time...

Probably by now you are curious about the title of the blog, This is the time. I've been doing some soul searching recently and praying for God to give me guidance in an specific area. To spare all the details, I will simply say, this trial has been on going for over a year. I have sought out scripture, counsel from family & friends, and prayed. I share this blog to you that maybe you can take something away from it.

I have been learning that in life, there are seasons that we go through (graduating high school, going to college, moving away from home, getting married, losing a loved one, etc). In those seasons comes trails and tribulations. Solomon sums up in Ecclesiastes that there are all kinds of seasons in our lives, some good and some challenging.

"(3:1)There is a time for everything,

and a season for activity under heaven:

(v.2) a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

(v.3a) a time to tear down and a time to build,

(v.7) a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and at time to speak,

(v.8) a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace."

When my husband and I talked about this trial that I have been going through, we were searching for answers of what I should do next. I knew that the next action taken was going to affect both my husband and I (therefore we talked it out together). Jason quickly reminded me that if decided to close a door, it may just be for a season.

God has our lives planned out for us. While we do not understand the trail that we may be going through, there is a purpose. It has taken me a while to find the peace in the season I am transitioning into. However, I can say without hesitation, that it is time for me to rebuild areas of my life, to mend my heart & spirit, and to find peace. In order to get to this season, I had to make a tough choice (one that is personal and will not share here).

I say all of this because I want you to know...if you are going through a season that test who you are, know that God is still walking with you through the trial. God has never left my side. While I may not have held His hand through the whole trail, God kept His hand outstretched for me to reach. I have grabbed on to God's hand and I am ready to face my next season.

I will leave you with a quote that may help you through whatever you are going through..."This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But, it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning" Winston Churchill.

Dear Holy Father, I pray Lord, that when I walk through the valleys and climb to the top of the mountain that I never lose focus on You. While I go through different seasons in my life, help me to realize that it is only a season. Thank you for placing some of the most amazing spiritual people in my life to help guide me and support me in life. I pray for those Lord who may be facing a tough season, please comfort them through this time. In your Precious Son's Name, Amen.