A Time and a Season

There is a time for everything,

a season for every activity under heaven.

A time to be born and a time to die.

A time to plant and a time to harvest.

A time to kill and a time to heal.

A time to tear down and a time to rebuild.

A time to cry and a time to laugh.

A time to grieve and a time to dance.

A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.

A time to embrace and a time to turn away.

A time to search and a time to lose.

A time to keep and a time to throw away.

A time to tear and a time to mend.

A time to be quiet and a time to speak up.

A time to love and a time to hate.

A time for war and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 

 

 

Such a simple concept - "A time for everything" but much harder to swallow and follow.  Its a good reminder to focus on the now and the season of life we are currently in.  What we have to be thankful for now! A good reminder to change the pace of life from doing everything or wanting to do everything all at once to doing the right things at the right time.  Live in the moment instead of trying to always plan ahead and miss the current day you were given.  This doesn't mean we aren't allowed to dream, or want things or desire more.  The point is that there is a time and season for everything.  Each person's or family's season is different and goes all to fast.  Matthew and I are entering a new season as we prepare to grow our family and welcome a little girl into our everyday.  I know for me, I am going to embrace this season of being a family of 3, our time together with just Pax, pregnancy, planning and building our new house and the one on one time I have with Pax all day :).    Embrace the season of life you are living, embrace your kiddos and babies, the life you have now.  This season will pass all too quickly!