Seasons Of Life

I feel like this could be a multiple post topic.

Have you ever considered where you are at in life? Whether life may be going just the way you want, or you are wishing for this part of your life to move on, there are seasons of life.

One season of life that I didn’t expect to change so much was how I related to God.

Don’t get me wrong. I have never felt closer to God, but my time spent with Him looks much different.

A season of life.

Over the past month, I realized I have started to reconnect with God in ways that I hadn’t been able to since Mazy was born. Before our beautiful baby girl was born, I always did my devotions before I went to work or before I started my day. Maybe you have a specific time of day that you find yourself connecting with God.

After Mazy was born, I realized that I didn’t have that time anymore. When she would go down for naps, I would try and quick sneak in a devotional reading, but I found myself feeling even more guilty because I wasn’t able to spend the time with God, that I wanted to.

But one day it hit me. GOD KNOWS. I know, duh, right? A few months ago, when Mazy was having a rough day, I found myself in tears before God, telling Him that I trust Him, that I know HE is all I need. I can’t even begin to tell you the peace I felt, after repeating those promises and truths.

That is when I realized my season of life when it comes to connecting with my Savior, is going to look different and I am thankful. Don’t get me wrong – spending time in God’s Word, studying, etc., are so important. But I find that right now, my season of life, means talking with God. Constantly.

When I go on walks, I try to pray. When I sing to Mazy, I sing praise songs to Him. When rocking Mazy to sleep, I think about His promises. And even in the hardest of days, when frustration is getting the best of me, I speak His truths. In all of those things, I feel incredibly connected to my Father.

For months, (thanks to my hormones), I would just feel so guilty for not spending the quality time with God that I used to. But sleep, I needed. And God knew that. That is why God gives us different seasons of life – to teach us how to build a deeper relationship with Him. I believe God does not want us to be filled with guilt, but with a peace and rest knowing that He is always there. No matter when we call on Him.

So thanks to this new season of life, that I feel even closer to God. We converse often throughout the day. And sometimes I even pray with Mazy and of course pray over her.

And that is reason 1,001 why God has blessed us yet again, with little Mazy. Who knew a child could change and grow your relationship with God in such incredible ways? Without HIM, she would not be in our arms. Indescribable blessings.

What season of life are you in, when it comes to your relationship with God? As a mom, how and when do you find time to spend time with God?