Thoughts to think about

I love the verses from Ecclesiastes that speak of a time for every season and purpose under heaven. These timeless words beautifully capture the joys and sorrows that are part of the human experience:

A time to be born, to 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 a 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.

Each of us finds ourselves in one of these seasons at various points in our lives. As I navigate a new season in my own life, I have experienced stress, discomfort, and confusion. Yet, in the midst of these challenges, I remind myself that every season has its purpose, just as every season I’ve lived through before has had its meaning.

In these moments, I reflect on the miracles and blessings I have received when I turned my heart towards my Lord, my Savior, and my Redeemer. As I pick up my cross and follow Him, I have  found my burdens lightened through His boundless love for me.

Let us each remember that no matter the season we find ourselves in, there is divine purpose to it. And as we turn our hearts to God, He will guide us, bless us, and ease our burdens through His eternal love.

D. Charles Wilson, 03-23-2025