Seasons Change, God Remains

 

September 2, 2025

Malachi 3:6

“I am the Lord, and I do not change.

Hebrews 13:8

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” 


As the calendar turns and the air cools, there is a reality that is thrust upon us, we experience the change of seasons. Summer's wonderful long evenings shorten, and the green leaves that once provided shade begin to transform in color and fall to the ground. With this seasonal shift, our lives return to familiar routines of school, work, and busy daily activities. The changing seasons serve as a reminder that time is always moving forward.

While it is true that when September arrives, everything around us changes, our schedules, our responsibilities, even the weather, there is a deep comfort in knowing that God does not change. His love for you and me today is the same as it was in our most treasured summer moments. The presence of our Creator will remain constant, even as the days get shorter and our lives feel more challenging and demanding.

I remember hearing someone say one time "that our lives are like the seasons: spring brings beginnings, summer brings growth, fall brings change, and winter brings waiting."  Even so, through it all, all the seasons, God is the ruler of every season. Just think of it like this, as the sun continues to rise despite being hidden by clouds, God’s presence remains constant, even when life takes unexpected turns.

Reflect on the past few months. Maybe your summer was full of joy, relaxation, and beauty, or perhaps it was a challenging time, you had disappointments or some unexpected hardship. Whatever your experience has been, I want you all to know that as September moves in and all the changes that come with that flip of the calendar, you can move forward with confidence, knowing that the God who guided you through yesterday is the same God who will be with you in the days ahead. Know this that no matter how much our surroundings shift, God's character and promises will never change.

Let's take some time today to thank God for his faithfulness during  this past summer, and hold firmly to the promise that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” 

So when you feel unsettled by change, and we all do at some point, I want to invite you to whisper this simple prayer that I have found helpful: “Lord, you are the same—yesterday, today, and forever. I trust You.”

Let's Pray

Lord, as summer fades and fall begins, I thank You that while seasons change, You never do. Your love is constant, Your promises are true, and Your presence is steady. Help me to rest in Your faithfulness as I step into this new season. Teach me to trust You in change, and to walk with confidence knowing that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Amen.