How to Recognize Your Season: Questions to Ask and Signs to Look For

So, how do you recognize what season you're in? Let’s break it down into practical steps, including key questions to ask yourself and signs to look for. You’ll learn to discern the rhythms God is working in your life right now and how to embrace them 😃

1. Questions to Ask Yourself to Discern Your Spiritual Season

One of the best ways to get clarity about the season you're in is by asking yourself some questions. Here’s a guide to help you dig a little deeper and figure out what God is doing in and around you:

What is happening in my circumstances?

• Look around at your life: What changes are happening in your job, relationships, ministry, or family? Big shifts in your circumstances are often God’s way of showing you that He’s moving you into a new season.
  • Are doors opening or closing unexpectedly?
  • Are you experiencing new opportunities or challenges?

How do I feel spiritually and emotionally?

• Check your heart: Do you feel energized and ready for growth, or are you feeling stretched and tired? Maybe you feel like you need rest, or maybe there’s a holy discontentment that’s stirring you toward something new. Maybe you are bored even.
  • Do you feel restless or a sense that something new is on the horizon?
  • Are you excited, expectant, or feeling the need to slow down and rest?

What has God been speaking to me?

• Reflect on what God has been highlighting to you: Sometimes God will speak through scripture, dreams, visions, or prophetic words. Is there a recurring theme in your quiet times? Pay attention to what keeps coming up, it might show you the season you’re in!
  • What has God been showing me in prayer, scripture, or other signs around me?
  • Have I received any prophetic words recently that point toward a shift?

Where am I seeing fruit or frustration?

• Assess your results: Look at where you’re seeing success or favor in your life versus where you’re feeling blocked or frustrated. This can be a sign of whether you’re in a season of planting, growth, or harvest.
  • Am I seeing breakthrough and favor, or do I feel like I’m hitting a wall?
  • Are there areas of my life that are flourishing, while others seem dormant or in transition?

2. Signs to Look For to Recognize Your Season

Besides asking yourself these questions, it’s important to pay attention to the spiritual “weather” around you. Here are some signs to help you recognize which season you’re in:

A. Spring Season: Signs of New Beginnings

In the natural world, spring is when new life bursts forth after a long winter. Spiritually, this season is all about fresh starts, new relationships, and new opportunities. You might feel excitement and a new energy bubbling up inside you.

Signs You’re in a Spring Season:

• New opportunities and relationships are coming your way.
• You feel a sense of excitement or anticipation about what’s next.
• You sense that God is doing a new thing.
• You’re planting seeds—whether in ministry, business, relationships, or personal growth—that will produce fruit later on.

Questions to Ask in Spring:

• What new things is God asking me to step into?
• How can I embrace this season of newness and plant seeds for the future?

B. Summer Season: Signs of Growth and Intensity

Summer is when the sun is at its peak, and growth is at its strongest. Spiritually, this is a time of hard work, but also a time when you see things growing and maturing. It’s a season of intensity, passion, and persistence, but you’ll begin to see the first fruits of what you planted.

Signs You’re in a Summer Season:

• You’re experiencing growth in areas you’ve been working on for a while.
• You feel stretched, but in a good way—like you’re growing!
• There’s a sense of intensity, and you might even feel the “heat” of spiritual warfare or testing.
• You’re starting to see the fruit of seeds you planted in previous seasons. Things are breaking loose.

Questions to Ask in Summer:

• Where do I need to press in and stay committed?
• How can I handle the heat while staying focused on the growth God is bringing?

C. Fall Season: Signs of Harvest and Change

Fall is a time of harvest, but it’s also a time of letting go. Spiritually, you may feel a sense of completion, gathering the fruit of what’s been sown. But you might also be called to release some things—whether it’s old habits, relationships, or mindsets—to prepare for the next season.

Signs You’re in a Fall Season:

• You’re seeing the fruit of your hard work and faithfulness.
• There’s a sense of closure—projects are ending, relationships are changing, or a chapter is closing.
• You feel a pull to let go of old things in order to make room for the new.
• God is calling you to enjoy the harvest, but also to prepare for the next season of planting.

Questions to Ask in Fall:

• What am I harvesting in this season, and how can I enjoy the fruits of my labor?
• What do I need to release in order to step into the next phase of my journey?

D. Winter Season: Signs of Rest and Preparation

Winter is often the most misunderstood season. It’s a time of quiet, where not much seems to be happening on the surface. But in the spiritual realm, winter is crucial for deep work—rest, preparation, and gaining wisdom. This season is about trusting God even when you don’t see immediate results.

Signs You’re in a Winter Season:

• Things feel slower, quieter, or even stagnant.
• You sense God calling you to rest and reflect, rather than push forward.
• You feel the need to prepare and get wisdom for what’s coming next, even though you don’t see it yet.
• There’s a deep internal work happening—whether it’s healing, growing spiritually, or preparing for future growth.
• You might feel hidden and you are okay with that.

Questions to Ask in Winter:

• How can I rest and trust God during this season of preparation?
• What areas of my life need deeper healing or reflection before the next season begins?

3. What Is Happening Around You? Signs of Transition to a New Season

Sometimes, you might feel stuck between seasons—like you’re leaving one but haven’t fully stepped into the next. Here are some additional signs of spiritual transition:

• Restlessness: You may feel a holy discontent with where you are, but you don’t quite know what’s next. This can be a sign that you’re in the middle of a shift.
• Doors Closing: Sometimes, God will close certain doors—whether it’s a relationship, job, or opportunity—to make room for something new. Pay attention to what is ending.
• New Invitations: At the same time, God may be opening new doors and presenting opportunities that seem perfectly timed. These are signs that you’re moving into a new season.

Questions for Times of Transition:

• What doors are closing, and what new opportunities are opening?
• How can I trust God in the in-between time, when things are shifting but not yet clear?

Conclusion: Embrace the Season You’re In!

Wherever you find yourself right now, know that God is with you in every season. Whether you’re planting in spring, working hard in summer, harvesting in fall, or resting in winter—there is a purpose to it all. The key is recognizing the signs of your season, asking the right questions, and aligning your heart with what God is doing in this moment.

Take time today to reflect, ask God for clarity, and embrace the season He has you in. When you do, you’ll find peace, purpose, and strength for the journey ahead.

Need help discerning your spiritual season? I’d love to pray with you or help you figure out what God is doing in your life right now. Drop a comment below or reach out to me personally! You can contact me at [email protected] or DM me on Facebook or Instagram. I would love to hear from you!