Ecclesiastes 3New International Version (NIV)
A Time for Everything
3 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
9 What do workers gain from their toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has laid on the human race. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time.
After 25 years of being involved in a local Hospice, my season of service appears to be over with this organization. It has been a difficult transition in my life. However, I welcome the new season God has brought me to.
So how is it with you? Does change trouble your heart? Remember the Lord will not bring you to a new task, without growing you through accomplishing the task.
God has been good to me, my entire life. I have not always recognized His hand in my life at the time, but looking back I can see clearly.
Hello, my dear friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing some of my favorite Scripture verses. It's interesting how they become more meaningful as I get older! :o)
I am so sorry to hear that you're having a difficult time with this change.
What a wonderful comfort it is that the Lord is right there with us throughout all the changes we go through. He is our one forever constant; loving us and providing all that we need for our circumstances! Embrace this change with great anticipation of what God has in store for you! :o)
God is good! He is good through times when life is easy and He is so good during the hard times. He never changes and is steadfast. I do not know what I would have done without Him. He will see you through this season in your life and will take care of your future.
ReplyDeleteOh, Robyn, what a beautiful Scripture passage and one that is perfect as you make a transition from serving at your local hospice service. I know God will continue to bless that ministry and those whose hearts and lives you've touched. And I pray for this next season for you. I know God always has a plan for us, and I pray He will guide you in the days, weeks, and months ahead! Hugs, sweet friend!
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