Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." It then goes on to give examples of such times. Going back to school consists of many obstacles, just on the first day! But remember, "from the divine order of the seasons to the meticulous timing of a flower's bloom, God's handiwork surrounds us." It is everywhere, even on that first day. I encourage you to, therefore, give Him praise in all things. "O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago" (Isaiah 25:1). He has already planned our first day of school, our today, our right now, our new season. "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end" (Ecc. 3:11). It is such a blessing to be reminded of God's faithfulness in each new day and in the beauty of every new season.
Because God provides us with a new season, He also provides each of us, individually, with a new spirit, if we allow Him. Second Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" The Greek word for "new" is "kainos." This means, "recently made, fresh, recent, unused, unworn, uncommon, unprecedented." Just the opposite, the Greek word for "old" is "archaios." This means, "original, that has been from the beginning, conditions." Before choosing to follow Christ, we continue in the same pattern, the same routine. It is original and does not stand out from the rest. However, once we make that choice, we become fresh, unused, unworn, uncommon, unprecedented... We become like God. We become who He created us to be - one of a kind. Romans 12:2 says, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will." The word "renewing," here, means, "a renewal, a renovation, a complete change for the better." As you venture into this new season, become new in yourself, as well. Turn away from your old self, from the patterns of this world. If you do so, He will make a complete change in you for the better. He will show you His perfect plan for your life.
Trust in Him always, and He will continue guiding you. Personally, I know God has big plans for me in this new season. And I can guarantee He has them for you too! :]
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