As we look to Christ through our times of joy, our times of suffering, our times of laughter and our times of tears, we can remember the words of King Solomon (or the rock group, The Byrds) as we read through these words.
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to pluck what is planted. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to break down and a time to build up. A time to weep and a time to laugh. A time to mourn and a time to dance. A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing. A time to gain and a time to lose. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to sew. A time to keep silent and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time of war and a time of peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Remember to count your blessings through this journey of life, from beginning to end. There is a time for everything and God has placed eternity in our hearts and every good and perfect gift is from Him.
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has placed eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also, that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor-it is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3:11-13
There will be times when it is impossible to find the blessings, but turn to Christ. He is there for every season. And He is enough.
Father,
These beautiful words written by King Solomon remind us of the mysteries in the heart of God. You give us seasons for everything under the heavens and we rejoice in the good gifts You have given us. Be with us as we laugh and as we weep, as we mourn and as we dance. Give us the strength to feel Your eternal joy and purpose.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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