“Faith is the doorway to the mysteries. What the eyes of the body are for physical objects, faith is for the hidden eyes of the soul. Just as we have two bodily eyes, so we have two spiritual eyes, and each has its own way of seeing. With one we see the glory of God hidden in creatures: with the other we contemplate the glory of God’s holy nature when he deigns to give us access to the mysteries.” (Isaac of Nineveh Ascetic Treatises, 72 (p. 281.))

There are seasons of the soul just as there are seasons in life. Times of stillness and waiting (Winter), times of rebirth and renewal (Spring), there are times of joy and beauty (Summer), and times of ending and death (Autumn). It is good to know the season of one’s soul. It is also good to be moving through the different seasons without stagnation. Often what is seen in the natural world is for one’s benefit, to understand what is taking place in the unseen spiritual world.

In the Spring of one’s soul, the LORD is giving birth to new things. Ideas, experiences with Him, a new place to be and to serve. It can be a very exciting. There can also be an internal angst when holy ambition is met with the waiting to give birth to the new season.With the eyes of faith, we must take hold of what it is that is being birthed in our soul. As it is with most things, before something takes hold in the natural world it must be birthed in the spiritual.

What is it the LORD wants to do through you? What fresh, new delight does He have in store for you today? How can you partner with Him in new ways? Is He calling you to take a step of faith into a new occupation? Or to serve a friend by taking on more of their burden through prayer or acts of service?

It’s a brand new day, what new gifts does He have for you in this season?