The eyes
of all look expectantly to You, and You give them their food in due
season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Psalm 145: 15-16
The bitter winter months can take their toll on us and leave us
desperately longing for the spring. Even with our grumbling and
complaining, there is nothing we can do to speed up the process. We
wait, anticipating the budding of the flowers and trees, the beautiful
singing of the birds, green grass, and warm breezes. Our lives change in
much the same way. There are seasons that cause us to grow weary and we
long for better days. Sometimes it is difficult to see past the present
to the warmth of a new day. Changes occur all throughout our lives, and
at times may seem very threatening. We can be secure in knowing, God
does not change. His love and character has remained the same throughout
the ages. If we will embrace today, regardless of the season, with a
hope and anticipation of what is to come, we will remain secure through
the bitter and unsettling times.
Prayer
I look to You Lord, through the unsettling times in my life, knowing
that they will pass, giving way to warmer and brighter days. Strengthen
my heart and open my eyes, to the hope that lies ahead and the joy of
what is to come. I place my trust in your unfailing, unchanging love;
resting secure in the knowledge that You are the same yesterday, today,
and tomorrow. Amen.
