Cyndi Dodson

Well, my girls started back to school yesterday - complete with hair anxiety, heavy backpacks and a new sister along for the ride! Reagan started Kindergarten and had a blast. I just hope her teacher enjoyed her 1st day back too.

I guess school starting back marks the end of Summer. I for one LOVE Summer. I love the pool, going to the beach and having relaxing mornings with my girls. But during my prayer time this morning, I reflected on this Summer and the great times that we had. God showed me that just as in life, it’s just a season. We can have our favorites, but they still only last for a season. We must accept the change (whether it’s in the weather or in our circumstances) and embrace the new things that God has in store for us. Some seasons are more fun than others, but without the different ones in our lives, we wouldn’t be able to see God’s glory as vivid. He brings us sunny days in the Summer, the changing of the leaves in the Fall, snow in the Winter and new flowers and buds in the Spring. All the seasons are necessary (just as in life) for God to work His wonders in our lives.

This doesn’t mean that I am counting the days til the first frost, but I am hopeful of the things to come and grateful for His work in my life.