Rushing the Seasons
When I stepped outside this morning, a cool breeze washed over my face. I was almost shocked, for the summer heat has become customary around here. This fresh temperature awoke my senses with the reminiscence of autumn… my favorite season. I walked around the yard and discovered an unwilted scarlet leaf fallen from the tree above which always colors first. I proudly brought it inside to display for the family.
My family is well acquainted with my strange fascination with seasons, especially autumn, so everyone smiled with tolerance at my glee. But before my mind was too captivated in welcoming autumn, my Mom quietly spoke this reminder, “Kaysie, don’t rush the seasons.”
Deep breath. She is right. Autumn is not here yet. We have only just begun August. Autumn is coming soon, but just not right now. I must be patient and not pushing. Hmm. How this bit of truth (and motherly wisdom) can relate to more than just weatherly seasons. I am guilty of “rushing” the seasons in my life too.
I so quickly get enraptured with a future life: marriage, children, home, ministry, dreams. I forget to relax and rejoice in the season I am in, and enjoy and learn the lessons God has for me now. Each season is brimming with joys and discoveries – if I take time to observe and uncover. I must not loose heart in this season of good. Autumn will come, and I will reap a harvest, by the Lord’s grace.
“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9
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Filed under: Reflections on August 8th, 2008
I'm Kaysie, 22. Jesus follower. Lover of sunshine, trees, hot tea, books, music, family, the gospel, poetry and Barnes and Nobles. Has a weird obsession with paper. Over-analyzes almost everything. Adores simplicity. Lucky for you. 
Hmm…you guys must be having the same weather we are! Today was refreshingly cool; personally, I loved it!
That’s so true though; about rushing the seasons of life. I know I’m guilty of that all too often. I guess I need to learn to live the here and now instead of rushing into other things!
By the way, Fall’s my favorite season too.
I can really relate to this. I can easily spend so much time planning, daydreaming and hoping for a new phase in my life that I forget to enjoy and really live in the phase God has placed me in for the moment.
Instead of constantly asking God why ‘Autumn’ hasn’t come yet, God is prompting me to look around at all the things he has planned for me to do in ‘Summer’.
I know what you mean, Kaysie. I stepped outside last evening to go babysit, and I was like, “Wow! It’s actually not hot out here!”
Thanks for the reminder not to rush the seasons of life!
Kaysie, you have no idea how much this speaks to my heart! These past few weeks I’ve really been struggling with rushing life. There are days when I feel like I can’t wait until I have a husband to love and serve, or I can’t wait until I can raise and nurture my own children. How I long for these things!
However, I know that time will past by soon enough. Right now God has placed me in a season of serving my parents, being an example for my siblings, and becoming prepared for the future. Thank you for reminding me to cherish the season that I’m in!
When I was twelve years old, I spent the whole year wishing I was thirteen. Thirteen seemed to hold so many privileges and promises. However, when I look back on it, I regret how much time I lost, time I can never get back. Even worse, I didn’t enjoy being twelve as much as I should have, and now I can never be the same carefree, little girl again.
Autumn will come soon, let us enjoy summer while it lasts!
“There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven,”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Thank you so much for the reminder Kaysie. I am guilty of rushing the seasons of my life, though I try hard not to rush weatherly seasons, unless it is summer. I don’t mind fall (my second favorite season) but it symbolizes WINTER IS COMING!!!!!!!! I have always liked winter, but after last year and how cold it was… I would be content to move down south! Somewhere that it doesn’t get below freezing… *smiles and takes a deep peaceful breath*. Oh well, I love it up here in the summer so I will just cherish that it is still warm.
In Christ,
Olivia
Kaysie, this post was great. Your mother was so right. In many ways people, like myself, are “rushing the seasons”. Like you said, its time to rejoice in the now, and let God lead us in the path of the future. Thanks so much for this entry
Although, I am sure when the time comes, autumn will be beautiful this year as always! 
Another sister in christ,
Diane
I was just having a conversation with my sister about this yesterday…timely. It is HARD sometimes. As much as my mind knows that this particular “season” will not last forever and I should be savouring it, my heart is slow to agree. And I mean very slow!
I wonder sometimes if these strong longings for marriage and children are an indicator that that IS what God has for my future, or if I’ll remain single and this is just part of the refining process….*sigh*
God knows, and that is enough for this anxious heart when I really stop and look to Him.
When I pray about this, I remember all you faithful single girls I know through blogging and I pray for you too. Stand firm!
Stephanie, that is so sweet. Thank you for remembering to pray for us. I pray for you too.
We must stand firm, like you said, no matter what God has in store for us.
I can totally relate! I have such an issue w/ waiting! I want what I want NOW! God has really been teaching me about His incredible (and always perfect, I must add) timing. Telling me He knows best and that time will pass too quickly when I really think about it. Thanks for yet another GREAT post!
Caro
“… if we do not grow weary.” Oh my. This post has hit an area of my heart which has been growing excessively weary of late; wishing and hoping for particular things to come out of season is not, as you’ve reminded me, bringing glory to the Lord. All will come in due time… oh God bless you, dear friend.
Fondly,
Jo
Kaysie,
This post of yours was once again brought to my mind last night. I was reminded not to rush this season of singleness in my life. All too often, I find myself caught up in dreams for the future, and I forget to enjoy life NOW!! Thanks for this reminder not to rush the seasons of life!
Wonderful post!I too have been guilty,at times,of wanting to rush the seasons of my life.All to no avail I might add.Our Father knows best and we must trust Him in this.Oh,Autumn is my favorite season as well and our weather here has been very Autumnal lately.I have loved it.Husband Steven would live in an eternal summer if he could…Blessings~Sharon
My mom and I had a similar conversation last night over my rush to get my stuff moved to my rental home, even after certain obstacles arose (such as my car not getting fixed today). There is some reason that the car didn’t get fixed, but I don’t know what it is yet. There is some reason, some lesson, some blessing, we must first realize before the next thing will come.
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