If you are in Africa: Rainy Season/Dry Season.
US and Environs: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring.
- Winter, occurring from December to February. The year’s coldest months are December and January, when temperatures average around 10–15 °C (50–59 °F) in the northwest; temperatures rise as one proceeds toward the equator, peaking around 20–25 °C (68–77 °F) in mainland India’s southeast.
- Summer or pre-monsoon season, lasting from March to May. In western and southern regions, the hottest month is April; for northern regions of India, May is the hottest month. Temperatures average around 32–40 °C (90–104 °F) in most of the interior.
- Monsoon or rainy season, lasting from June to September. The season is dominated by the humid southwest summer monsoon, which slowly sweeps across the country beginning in late May or early June. Monsoon rains begin to recede from North India at the beginning of October. South India typically receives more rainfall.
- Post-monsoon or autumn season, lasting from October to November. In the northwest of India, October and November are usually cloudless. Tamil Nadu receives most of its annual precipitation in the northeast monsoon season.
Yes, yes, yes! All this, why? ‘Season’s’ of life!
So, lost a job? Injured? Depressed? Homeless? Worn out? What season are you in?
A Prayer for Life’s Seasons
Lord,
You are The God of all seasons. You sovereignly ordain my highs and lows, my sorrows and joys, and You are with me through them all, Hallelujah!!! You use every season for my good, like a perfect craftsman weaving together a beautiful tapestry. Though I cannot see the complete picture of what You are doing, I trust that You are doing something extraordinary in these ebbs and flows of life.
Not only in joy, but also in pain,
You are with me (Psalm 23:4).
You are the Author of joy, my closest friend (John 15:15),
My compassionate Savior, Who holds me through life’s sorrows and laughter.
Not only in life but also in death,
You sustain me (Psalm 55:22).
You give life and You take it away (1 Samuel 2:6)
You sustain each one of my breaths (Psalm 104:29–30).
And afterward, You will lead me to glory (Psalm 73:23–26).
Not only in abundance but also in need,
You fill me (Psalm 16:10–11).
There is a greater joy to be found one day with You than a thousand elsewhere (Psalm 84:10–12).
Not only in riches but also in poverty,
You are my Treasure (Matthew 13:44).
You are the richest of fare––more precious than jewels and sweeter than honey (Isaiah 55:1–2, Psalm 19:10).
Your Word sustains me.
Not only in feasting but also in hunger,
You are the Bread of Life (John 6:35)–– my Sustenance, Hope, and Joy.
You satisfy my thirsty soul (Isaiah 55:1–5).
I can be joyful whether in plenty or want, in abundance or need because I have You (Philippians 4:12).
Oh Lord, through sorrow or rejoicing, You are The One my soul longs for. Be my Delight, Wisdom, and Strength, I pray. Help me to desire You above all things.
In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen.