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For most of my life, I lived in a region that experienced all four seasons\u2014winter, spring, summer and fall. For the last few years, however, I\u2019ve lived in the desert where the seasons are warm, hot and hotter. <\/p>\n

Regardless of where you live, or even the date on the calendar, you may be entering a new season.<\/a> Maybe it\u2019s a new job or relationship. Maybe your nest is empty. You might be welcoming a new child or just assumed the role of caregiver to a spouse or parents.<\/p>\n

Anytime we exit or enter a new season of life, it can feel upsetting. Disorienting. Even depressing. At such times, it\u2019s good to remember that just as God was in control in our \u201cspringtime,\u201d He is no less in control when fall or winter arrive. The prophet Daniel said: <\/p>\n

He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom<\/a> to the wise and knowledge to the discerning (Daniel 2:21 NIV).<\/p>\n

Such knowledge can be comforting, as God\u2019s Word often is. But even more so, prayer can help us transition into a new season like nothing else. For that reason, let me suggest five to pray\u2014and perhaps memorize and repeat as often as necessary\u2014whenever you embark on a new season:<\/p>\n

1) Joshua\u2019s Charge<\/strong>
\nIt must have been incredibly daunting for Joshua to face a new season of leadership<\/a> and prominence when his mentor, Moses, died. So God spoke to Joshua in words that we can use to strengthen and embolden ourselves when we come to a new crossroads: <\/p>\n

\u201cBe strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go\u201d (Joshua 1:9 NIV).<\/p>\n

2) Gideon\u2019s Comfort<\/strong>
\nThe son of Joash the Abiezrite was literally hiding from Israel\u2019s oppressors when the angel of the Lord appeared and called him to a new season in his life\u2014he would faithfully lead God\u2019s people to a new era of freedom. I\u2019ve often prayed the angel\u2019s words to Gideon, especially when, perhaps like Gideon, I\u2019ve felt ill-equipped to face my circumstances.<\/a> It\u2019s an affirmation to repeat as often as necessary as you enter a new season:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Lord is with you, mighty warrior!\u201d (Judges 6:12).<\/p>\n

3) David\u2019s Song<\/strong>
\nWe don\u2019t know in what situation David, the shepherd king, penned the verses of Psalm 1. But the story of his life seems to have been a nearly constant turning<\/a> from one new season to another, from shepherd boy to giant killer to court musician to fugitive to warrior to king. No wonder that his songs help at the turnings of our lives. Like this one: <\/p>\n

Lord, as I face this change, make me \u201clike a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither,\u201d and grant favor and prosperity in whatever I do (Psalm 1:3 NIV).<\/p>\n

4) The Beloved\u2019s Enjoyment<\/strong>
\nSome seasons are better than others, but whatever season you\u2019re facing, God can call beauty even out of grief and hardship.<\/a> You might adapt the song of the beloved from the Song of Solomon as your prayer:<\/p>\n

God, by your mighty grace, make this season of my life like that wondrous moment when \u201cFlowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance\u201d (Song of Songs 2:12-13 NIV).<\/p>\n

5) Mary\u2019s Affirmation<\/strong>
\nHas anyone ever faced a new and unexpected season like that which the angel announced to Mary of Nazareth<\/a> when he told her she would be the mother of Jesus, the long-awaited Christ? How her head must have spun as all expectations for her future changed in an instant. Your new season may not feel that disorienting (or maybe it does), but Mary\u2019s affirmation may be something you meditate on and repeat often through your own twists and turns: <\/p>\n

\u201cI am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word\u201d and will (Luke 1:38 ESV).<\/p>\n

You may choose to adopt one of these \u201cnew season prayers\u201d as your own, or alternate or combine them as you work through the changes you face. Perhaps one of the above prayers suggested a different prayer to you. In any case, I hope these prayers, like the coming of autumn, bring beauty, color and refreshment<\/a> to your heart, mind and life.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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