In Spite Of Life's Seasons

(photo by Victoria Martin)

Counting our blessings in spite of life's longings...

In spite of life’s heartache

Summer disappears

Into a bold backdrop

Of autumn and years

In spite of life’s trouble

Flowers flame then fade

Where Hours, like leaves fall

Through memories made

In spite of life’s sorrow

And its kind prelude

Earth bears the fullness

Of seasons subdued

In spite of Imminence

And its Vast Unknown

Time holds no secrets

From God on His throne

In spite of life’s has been

Or yet still must be

God does not forget

Or forsake you and me

Life unfolds seasons

And God holds the glass

His Hands form the channel

Through which seasons pass

© Janet Martin

That's the thing about life; 

it happens in seasons.
What now is will not remain
Save the Love and Grace
of God

 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.  

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.  

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;  

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, 

singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father 

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Eph.5:15-20

Happy Thanksgiving to all!