seasons to seasons (1)

Ecclesiastes 3:1–10 ESV

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what 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 seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to tear, 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 for war, and a time for peace. What gain has the worker from his toil? I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with.

Throughout our lives, we all experience different seasons. Some of these seasons may be filled with joy, happiness, and success, while others may be more challenging, difficult, and painful. These ups and downs are a natural part of life and can shape us into the person we become. Whether you find yourself in a good season or a difficult one, it's important to remember that you're not alone. It's okay to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about what the future holds. However, it's essential to stay positive and keep pushing forward, even when it feels like everything is working against you.  

Ecclesiastes 3:1–10 ESV

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what 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 seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to tear, 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 for war, and a time for peace. What gain has the worker from his toil? I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with.

even if you are in a good season bad seasons may come

Solomon was the richest king of them all and everything. The American dream

The New Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes 3:1–8

There is purposefulness in life because of God’s oversight of its seasons

The world we live in is subject to constant changes, with events and conditions of human life continually passing and repassing. However, it is important to keep in mind that every change is determined by a supreme power, and we should therefore adapt ourselves to His purposes. In order to find true pleasure in life, we must make good use of the things that God has given us and strive to be of service to those around us.

1. we must walk in wisdom

Wisdom is a valuable trait that requires both knowledge and the ability to apply it effectively. It involves demonstrating good and righteous conduct, kindness, faithfulness, and loyalty. To attain wisdom, one can pursue education, observe others, study nature, and listen to the advice of parents. In contrast, sin is the opposite of wisdom and leads to folly. It is important to cultivate wisdom in our lives to make better decisions and lead a fulfilling life.

13 If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. 15 For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. 16 For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. 17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of walking into Godly wisdom