As we brace for a physical winter, we need to prepare for a spiritual one
3 Ways to Prepare for Spiritual Winters
1. Embrace the winter (Ecc. 3:1-8)
There is a natural inclination to link God’s presence with his visibility
- Recognize we are in a tough season
- Remind yourself this season will be uncomfortable
- Resist temptation to use your energies wishing for another season
2. Receive the gifts of the winter (Ecc. 3:9-13)
What are the Gifts of the Winter?
a. Retreat
b. Reflection (see Luke 10:42)
c. Refinement
d. Rootedness (see Isaiah 37:31; Col. 2:7)
3. Look forward to the blossoming fruit when spring comes (Ecc. 3:14)
Practical Considerations during Spiritual Winters:
- Take care of your soul and body
- Take care of each other
- Take in the blessings of God
