The Gift of the Shift: Finding God in the Changing Seasons

Hi friend,

This is a copy of my thoughts and reflections planned to be shared at a Women's Breakfast in our region by me, Rebecca.

I thought it might be nice to share these here also.

Changing Seasons with the Lord.

Good morning, everyone. It is such a joy to be here with you. There is something special about women gathering over a meal—there’s a shared understanding in this room of what it means to carry a lot of hats.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the word 'Seasons.' Our family has lived in Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia.  There is a strong contrast between the northern and southern states in Australia. 

In Queensland, we don’t always get the dramatic change of leaves, but in our lives, the shifts can feel like a whirlwind. For me, this time marks a very specific change. As many of you know, our son has now moved away. He’s out there now, making his own way, making his own decisions, and navigating the world as an adult. 

Our roles in life have been changing.  We have a website, StopForAMoment.org, and our business is StopForAMoment.com. Here we are building a tutoring/coaching business with a creative flair.  As you may not know, Troy and I love being creative and are passionate about raising creative voices.  Bringing youth to wholeness in spirit, soul, and body.

I’ll be honest—there is a unique ache that comes with a quiet house. You spend two decades being the 'Chief Operations Officer' of a human life, and then, almost overnight, the job description changes.

I recently found myself at a crossroads. I could spend my energy looking backward, mourning the season of 'daily mothering,' or I could 'Stop for a Moment'—as my business name suggests—and ask God: 'What is the invitation in this new silence?' 

He answered me when I asked this question.  The answer even surprised me.  It was to come alongside Troy and help in Global Care Childers instead of looking to the next thing we will be doing. He also said that I am called to help students learn.  Troy and I have a massive heart for students who are struggling with school.  We value having been able to homeschool our son for several years, too. The Lord opened the door for us to be tutors in our community and continues to open doors in this area of our lives.  It has both shocked and amazed us.

What I discovered is that God doesn't leave gaps; He creates space. He wasn't taking away my influence; He was freeing my hands for a new kind of work." Tutoring was something that I did years ago, and to be honest, I had said a sort of ‘no’ to the Lord on this topic.  You see, I thought I had it figured out.  That is what Troy and I should be doing and what it looks like.  In truth, the Lord is showing us that His ways are not our ways but higher than ours.  

How have I felt?  I felt or feel relieved.  I can trust him to meet me at every step I take in trusting in Him.  He has never let me down, and I know never will.  Although I might not have the answers to my life’s decisions or crossroads, I know that He does have these precious answers.

This season has allowed me to immerse myself in ministry and work alongside my husband, Troy, in a way that wasn't possible before. We are leading together, dreaming together, and building 'Stop for a Moment Enterprises' together.

Isaiah 43:19 says, and read from the NKJV. 

Sometimes we don't perceive the 'new thing' because we are too busy staring at the 'old thing' that moved away. But when we lean into the season we are actually in, rather than the one we wish we were still in, we find a fresh anointing."

So, my encouragement to you this morning is simple: Don't fear the shift. If you are in a season of 'letting go,' trust that God is a master of the harvest. He knows exactly what needs to be pruned so that something new can bloom. Whether you are navigating an empty nest, a new career, or a change in your health, know that your purpose hasn't evaporated—it has evolved.

Let’s take a moment today, amidst the coffee and the conversation, to ask: 'Lord, help me perceive the new thing You are doing right now.'

Thank you for letting me share a piece of my heart with you.

Love and blessings

Rebecca Lane

16 April 2026.