To Everything There is a Season


Ecclesiastes 3 tells us:

“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven”

April 27th marked the end of one season of life and the beginning of another. Our oldest daughter, Shelby married the most amazing young man that day. After months and months of preparation and planning, the day finally arrived.  As if to further punctuate the change of season, even the weather changed to spring that day. The previous months had been cold, blustery, and even snowy. However, we awoke that morning to the loveliest spring day.

Two families and many friends gathered together to celebrate Shelby and Kevin’s marriage. All of us, dressed in our best and wearing joyful smiles witnessed the radiant bride meet her handsome groom.  It was a time to laugh, to dance, to embrace, and to speak. It was a time of peace, and most of all a time of love.

As I review the pictures of the happy day, the ancient words of Solomon ring true. I’m so very grateful to know that God has appointed my seasons and each season has a purpose.

 

There is a time for everything, 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.

                                                                                    Blessings!

                                                                                    Leslie

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  1. My Journey To SanctificationApril 30, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    What a great post, thanks for sharing! Isn't God great? I am excited to see the wonderful christian men God brings into my daughters lives! Congrats!

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  2. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Gorgeous... just a beautiful post, Leslie. Oh, my goodness, what JOY you've expressed and how effectively Holy Spirit rode on that JOY in what you wrote. I love that scripture, and I love the way our God expresses Himself in the lives of His children who are touched by the tenderness of His Heart, as are you. CONGRATULATIONS, MY DEAR! God bless your lovely daughter and your new, beloved son, in Christ's Name. Yaaay! We celebrate with you! Amen. =0)

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