I used to have an aunt who would say, “It’s going to rain—I can feel it in my bones.” I always thought she was a little off—until the rain actually came.
Life is full of changes. Our families, marriages, businesses, and personal lives all go through shifts. Time changes us. Culture changes us. Even gaining new knowledge changes us. But just like nature, our lives have seasons—times of change and times of rest—and we need to pay attention to them and if we are paying attention we can feel it in our bones.
Think about the seasons of the earth: there’s a time for the land to rest (winter) and a time to harvest (summer and fall). There’s a time to prepare for what’s ahead (fall and winter) and a time to put plans into action (spring).
When we start recognizing these rhythms in our own lives, we can work with them instead of against them. During seasons of rest, we can prepare for growth. While we’re growing, we can store up for leaner times. And when we put plans into motion, we’re already looking ahead to the harvest.
As many of you know, I’m a pastor. I hear stories from all walks of life. One that fits perfectly here comes from the wheat fields of Kansas. During harvest season, everything—yes, even the church—comes to a standstill. Once the harvesting starts, no one stops until the work is done. But it doesn’t end when a single farmer gets his wheat into the silo. No—everyone keeps working until all the farmers have brought in their harvest. They pool their resources, pitching in to help each other succeed.
Can you sense that change is coming? Do you have a plan, or are you just going to let it happen? If you’re unprepared, you really can’t complain about how things turn out. It’s time to step into this season with eyes wide open—ready, watchful, and equipped for what’s ahead. It's time to get a team together and prepare for what is about to happen. You know what it is, you can feel it in your "bones."
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