Discerning the Season

I haven’t felt the breeze yet,

but I know the winds of change

are in the forecast

So, I prepare

by boldly approaching his throne of grace

that I may obtain mercy,

and find grace to help in my time of need

Because it’s not a time to run out

and gather all the manna

my arms can hold

For his daily bread

is what is going to sustain me

in the days ahead 

Yet, I can still feel the remnants of winter,

but it’s the fire in his eyes

that warms my soul

And his feet that are like bronze

give me a stability

unlike anything I’ve ever known

I don’t have to worry about what is up ahead

for he sustains me and upholds me

with his righteous right hand

Entering into this new year has been different for me. Typically, I love to reflect on the past year, and then dream with him and set goals for the new year. But, this year, I feel quite the opposite.

I can feel him taking me from the place of doing things for him to just being with him. I’ve also been hearing the Holy Spirit beckoning me to, “Come away,” and just be with the Father. There’s a holy invitation before me, and I have a choice in whether or not I’m going to accept it and lean in.

It would be too costly not to accept the invitation.

I have no idea what all the new year holds, but I just feel so strongly to give him my time in January—to offer this month up to him like a first fruits offering.

As the saying goes, ‘time is money,’ and I want to spend it all on him—worshipping at his feet and pouring out my costly oil on him just like Mary.

“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10 (NIV)