Seasons of life, dormant for a reason
Did you know that succulents do not grow steadily throughout the year? Some of them just stop growing in summer and other varieties do the same in winter. This dormancy or interval in growth is a normal pattern and that is when they store energy to survive the temperature changes in summer or winter. The pictures shown below is the same plant Aeonium with less leaves, dormant in winter and fully grown with lush green leaves in summer.
In our spiritual journey, sitting in the waiting room of life for a breakthrough is not easy, we can be impatient, frustrated, blaming our circumstances even our God. That waiting period is the dormancy when we do not see any changes outside, but develop more patience, humility and changes happen inside out. Seasons come and go but God's word stands forever. We should understand that everyday is a gift from Him and learn to trust no matter what season we are in. We believe that God's timing is perfect, and His plan is for us to be spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally healthy and whole. Our disappointments, our regrets, our wrong choices, all the guilt and shame, Jesus took upon Himself. All our sins have been nailed on the cross and have no power over us. Resurrection has the power to transform our lives and our relationship with God. Resurrection means transformation. Jesus overcame the enemy, defeated sin, removed the power of guilt and shame and gave us abundant life. My transformation inside out is a long ongoing process still changing day by day. Changes began with my personal relationship with Jesus, renewing my mind with the truth in God's word and moving forward, led by the Holy Spirit in His plans for my life. In our dormant state, God is preparing us to handle whatever he has placed for fulfilling His promises to us.
Are you growing in your dormancy?