"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which 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 together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to rend, and time to sew; a time to keep silence, 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.
As I was watching Nature on PBS the narrator said one thing to the viewers that I knew was God sending me to Ecclesiastes. He said, "....if the tender grass is buried too far beneath the snow this winter, it will be their [musk ox] turn to suffer..."
I knew in that instant it was God sending me to search out His word in order to give me the answer to my question, "why is this all happening, Lord?" It was God telling me, "it's all happening because this is the season of your life, daughter." It's my turn, essentially. Do you know how much encouragement I have knowing that!? To read it at first sends the message that I'm complaining or needing sympathy. But no, not so! On the contrary, I am praising God for telling me what I need to know, saying it with power, and giving my spirit rest within the hope I have for the new season that is to come. But for now, it's my turn. I'm in my season. I have had the seasons of all other things mentioned in those verses. And just like each good thing comes, each not-so-good thing must come as well. Is it not written in the book of Job 2:10 saying, "...shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?"
Now, I'll live out my season with courage and hope, while knowing,"...all things work together for good to them that love God." Romans 8:28. And besides, "...tribulation works patience..." Romans 5:3. What more do I need to say? This post will reflect these findings and revelations...courtesy of God the Father, and perhaps the next post will reflect the things in those verses out of Ecclesiastes that are not underlined. Suddenly, I feel like one who is waiting out the storm. I may have these seasons a lot, but they're only seasons and they pass.
"Lord, I accept the good with gratitude while I understand that I must accept the evil as well. Thank you for never forsaking me." amen
As I was watching Nature on PBS the narrator said one thing to the viewers that I knew was God sending me to Ecclesiastes. He said, "....if the tender grass is buried too far beneath the snow this winter, it will be their [musk ox] turn to suffer..."
I knew in that instant it was God sending me to search out His word in order to give me the answer to my question, "why is this all happening, Lord?" It was God telling me, "it's all happening because this is the season of your life, daughter." It's my turn, essentially. Do you know how much encouragement I have knowing that!? To read it at first sends the message that I'm complaining or needing sympathy. But no, not so! On the contrary, I am praising God for telling me what I need to know, saying it with power, and giving my spirit rest within the hope I have for the new season that is to come. But for now, it's my turn. I'm in my season. I have had the seasons of all other things mentioned in those verses. And just like each good thing comes, each not-so-good thing must come as well. Is it not written in the book of Job 2:10 saying, "...shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?"
Now, I'll live out my season with courage and hope, while knowing,"...all things work together for good to them that love God." Romans 8:28. And besides, "...tribulation works patience..." Romans 5:3. What more do I need to say? This post will reflect these findings and revelations...courtesy of God the Father, and perhaps the next post will reflect the things in those verses out of Ecclesiastes that are not underlined. Suddenly, I feel like one who is waiting out the storm. I may have these seasons a lot, but they're only seasons and they pass.
"Lord, I accept the good with gratitude while I understand that I must accept the evil as well. Thank you for never forsaking me." amen
Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite Old Testament Books. It reminds me of the Byrds song Turn, Turn, Turn. Which I think they used the book for their song. Like you I find comfort and encouragement every time I read it. Thanks for sharing. You are a great witness for the Lord.
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DeleteI love that song! It's one of the songs my mother used to play in the car when I was a little girl. I thought about that song when I started typing up the scripture. Thanks for coming by Russ. I hope that all is well for you.
I love love love your prayer! It is the prayer of the saints..and a beautiful perspective to life our life.
ReplyDeleteIt's not the easiest thing to do, accept that we're meant to endure evil as well as good. But if the Lord says it's so, then it's so. Part of trusting Him is understanding that. Thanks for coming by Annmarie!!
DeleteLovely insight into what God is saying to you, and yes there is a time for everything. When I was a child my dad used to make up stories and they always had happy endings, I think that is why I always love happy endings. Knowing that God has our welfare in mind helps us to get through the hard times, and look foreward to the happy endings of those spiritual Winters when the Spring will come.
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DeleteAs we know, in fall there's still life. In winter, there's very little if any and only in certain areas meant to be in winter perpetually. I think I'm in the fall season where it's dreary, and I see life falling away like leaves from the trees. The cold is setting in and I shiver a lot. I long for the warmth and light to return, but that's okay, because I know it's coming in due time!! Thanks for the comment Brenda, encouraging and sisterly as always.
Hey thanks for feeding my fish, I always feed yours when I come on here, and your right it's hard to believe they're not real, I wish they would get bigger that would be great.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful post. I usually hope for everything to go perfectly well never wanting to see the evil times, sometimes I wonder if I'm too fragile. It's wonderful that we have God right beside us guiding and comforting us in and out of every season.:-)
Hm, somehow your comment didn't post until after I wrote today's post which is about 4 hours later than your comment. So, that being said, I'll just let you read the next post to see the great things God is doing in this one tiny life! And we are fragile Sateigdra, that's why we lean on Him, amen? Thanks for coming by and I'll be looking forward to your next post!! Thanks feeding my fish :)
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