To Everything There is a Season
“Oh the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful. And since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”
Right now, I’m ready for the snow to stop. It’s beautiful to look at and, if I’ve no place to go, it’s fine. However, I have places to go and people to see, and it is not very fun (or safe) riding in a winter wonderland.
I’ve learned not to complain though. When we moved back up north after living down south for a couple years, I asked God daily to help me not complain about the snow and cold weather. I much prefer sun and 70-degree days but snow and cold are necessary to keep us from being overrun with bugs. Snow is also helpful in putting moisture into the ground which can be helpful for crops that will be planted in the spring.
God thought of everything. Things we may not see as a blessing do have a purpose. We must just trust and know that this too will pass. To everything there is a season, and a purpose to everything under the heavens.
As in weather, there are also seasons in life we would rather not go through. There is a purpose to these as well, however. If you are struggling, ask God to help you not to complain. “He is always there hearing every prayer faithful and true. Walking by your side, in His love abide all the day through. When you get discouraged, just remember what to do. Reach out to Jesus. He’s reaching out to you.”
Thank you for sharing, Sis. Sony. The wise king Solomon was so correct when he wrote in Ecclesiastes, “There is a place and a time for everything under heaven.” I love the lines of the hymn you concluded with. From my earliest days, I can remember my British grandmother singing those words over and over. It was her favorite hymn. Reading those brought back some very special times spent with her and even being able to care for her in her final days when she no longer remembered who we were. But, in heaven, there will be a glorious reunion.