Have you sometimes felt as if you’re going against all odds? Things just aren’t lining up in your favor? Impossible? Maybe it’s not the impossible, but highly unlikely.

You’re ready to soar, but on every turn, you’re experiencing a great deal of turbulence. Ready to blossom but find yourself in the wrong season.  Life’s climate is similar to the weather patterns we’ve experienced this November in Wisconsin.

Snow, cold making early November seems like the middle of winter across much of Wisconsin; temperatures could hit record lows.

“An arctic cold front looks likely to sweep across the area late Saturday night and Sunday, setting off scattered mainly snow showers, with the cold air settling over Wisconsin Sunday night and Monday,” according to a statement from the weather service. I’m here to let you know that wherever you are today, time hour and moment, God placed you there. The bitter cold and the strong winds will not last forever, but at this time this is your spot, to blossom no matter the external conditions of the soil and temperature. 

This past Tuesday, as I was waiting for the School Bus dropoff I was persuaded that no matter the conditions, God can place us in situations against all odds, that will allow us to produce and be fruitful in the most unlikely circumstances. The location might be the same physical spot, but a new and different season. Most plants don’t bloom in the depth of winter, but as I glanced down what did I see? Life so bold, brilliant and beautiful.  With everything else surrounding it dead (lifeless), dull and dormant. I couldn’t help but wonder what was the characteristics in this small plant that gave it the capabilities to endure all the challenges that this season put it through.

Lord continue to coach, develop and guide me on this journey of discovering the internal season of what time, place, how and when to blossom adding beauty, radiance, and life to every thought, word, and gesture each day. Allow me to make an impact in my garden of life.  I’m willing to adapt to climate change and conditions right where I am. Yep, I’m in the right place at the right time. The more I discover this wonderful gift called “Me” my roots grow deeper and stronger in and out of every season.

Perhaps you are the light in a dark place.  Maybe you are the Oasis in a dry place, Perchance it’s your Season to bloom in place.