There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
a time for war and a time for peace.
~Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Yesterday I found The Byrds Greatest Hits album for $1 at a used bookstore. I listened to the song Turn, Turn, Turn which references Ecclesiastes. Then today I was reading in my discernment book by Henri Nouwen about knowing the time to act, wait and be led. It got me thinking about what season I am currently in.
I really feel like this is a time of building, laughing and silence. Paul and I are building our home together. We are learning about each other and how we like to do certain things. We need to be down in Chattanooga in order to do this especially because we were long distance for a year. We need to build our home together apart from the familiar of family and friends so that when we go back to MD we will have a strong foundation and really know who we are as a married couple.
Ever since our wedding day I just feel God's blessings in our everyday lives. It's such a joyful season. We laugh pretty much every day. I can't tell you how many times I've messed up meals lol. Instead of getting angry about things not going my way, it's better to laugh about it. Paul's actually helped me with this. As a side note, I'm actually a good cook;) Some of my cooking devices have failed me though. Like the pizza stone.
I've had much time for silence as of late as well and it's been so fruitful. I feel myself more aware of God's word and the words I speak to others. It's also helped to awaken the holy spirit more in my heart.
What seasons are you guys in?
Col, You have such a beautiful perspective... and I've found in marriage and family life this is such an important truth to remember... "this is just a season" whether for hard time: this too will pass, or for good times: enjoy this moment to the full. This is always a needed reminder for me, thanks for sharing!
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