Seasons: Because it's not quite Fall here

Fall is approaching, but we don't quite yet feel that in Florida. The temperature is still in the 90's on a daily basis, and summer storms are an (almost) daily thing. But fall is still coming, so I have my autumn scented candle burning and pumpkin spice mix has found it's way into my pancakes, coffee, and even sprinkled on my donuts. It's the time of year where Floridians try not to get too frustrated when we see our social media friends posting about sweaters, cardigans, and cool breezes while we are sweating like hogs and dodging potential hurricanes.

It's uncomfortable, yet exciting, and quite a bit awkward. It's the start of our Fall season. 

I am starting to feel that same way in my personal life. It's a new season. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I know it to be true. We have habits that God is chipping away and vision that He is developing. 

And it's uncomfortable right now, more than it's exciting, in a lot of ways. Though there is excitement, I'm very much so at the phase where I am inclined to want to shake my fists at those in more tolerable temperatures. You see, the humidity is high right now, and the summer storms feel so inhibiting to my plans. 

But in the middle of that, He beckons me to be still, to rest in Christ and learn of Him. He asks me to find my identity in Christ and His Good News. He reminds me of my undying need of Him and His unending grace, constantly. 

And that's good. 

Soon enough, the heat will slowly give way to a light refreshing breeze. The rains will give way to mornings worthy of long leisurely walks and afternoons accented with comfy scarfs. Oh yes, so by faith, we rock on. 

1 Peter 1:3-7

3Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable,uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. 5You are being protected by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials 7so that the genuineness of your faith — more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire — may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.