changing of seasons

Summer fades to fall, and fall all too quickly jumps into winter. The chilly air greets us in the morning and I am disappointed another summer has come and gone so quickly. I enjoy the changing of the seasons although it frequently brings uncertainty. As summer turns to fall, we marvel at the changing of the leaves and busy days of school and other activities. Then, as autumn gives way to winter we prepare for the holiday season, which brings a vast array of emotions and experiences depending on one's situation. We wonder how bad the snow will be and how icy the roads. I am reminded of the book of Daniel where it says God changes times and seasons, and in the same passage it says He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning, He reveals deep and hidden things. We often are called to move from one "season" to another in our lives. And due to human nature and fear of the unknown we often squirm and fuss and perhaps even panic, when God leads us into the unknown. It is not in our best interest to resist the changing of "seasons" in our lives, for we do not know what beautiful "leaves" or intricate "snowflakes" God may bring our way, if only we trust Him.