A Prayer to Not Waste the Season You’re In
By Kristine Brown
“For every little thing there’s a season, and a time for each matter beneath heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1, ESV
For seven lengthy years, my husband and I attempted to conceive. I needed a child greater than something. I didn’t notice it on the time, however angst and stress took over. I centered a lot on what I needed that I overlooked the enjoyment of the season we have been in—the primary years of our new life collectively. I mounted my thoughts on what awaited us sooner or later and missed out on good issues occurring round me. I seen a harmful sample beginning to take form in my life. I centered so passionately on my objectives for the longer term that bits and items of my present season handed by with out me noticing. Fortunately, God started engaged on my coronary heart and exhibiting me find out how to embrace every season, regardless of how tough. It’s a lesson I’m nonetheless studying at the moment: to not waste the season I’m in by fixating on what’s to return.
I’ve typically thought concerning the acquainted verse in Ecclesiastes 3:1, which says, “For every little thing there’s a season, and a time for each matter beneath heaven.” An article I lately learn on biblestudytools.com offers perception into the which means behind the verse, together with this necessary fact, “Our conditions is not going to final eternally. If you’re in a sure season of life, you might be assured the season will come to an finish in some unspecified time in the future.” Solomon’s phrases function a reminder that each good factor comes from God. Nonetheless, it’s arduous to “benefit from the second” within the tough seasons Solomon described within the verses that observe. In my need to hold on till the arduous season ends, I unknowingly push away the nice with the unhealthy.
Typically, we stand on the cusp of an surprising season and resolve to take one step in entrance of the opposite till we get via it. We quote phrases that convey consolation and refuse to stop till we get the reprieve we’ve hoped for. The issue with this self-preservation is that we could miss the attractive issues occurring proper within the midst of the wrestle. It has taken many seasons and plenty of high quality time with Jesus to assist me perceive find out how to be current, benefit from the second, and never waste a season. Sure, God has a time and goal for every little thing—a fact that ought to convey us hope in each the joyous and the difficult seasons. It’s the design of a loving Father who guarantees to work every little thing collectively for our good.
So let’s ask God to go looking our hearts as we ask ourselves these questions. Are we believing the lie that we are going to solely be completely happy after we get to the following season? Are we forgetting to note the right-now blessings in our lives? Buddy, in case you’re pondering again on occasions previous and entertaining remorse over seasons you took with no consideration, it’s not too late for us to take these regrets to the Lord and select to embrace our present seasons. As an alternative of all the time specializing in the longer term, let’s select to repair our eyes on Jesus, “the founder and perfecter of our religion.” (Hebrews 12:2). I consider God desires to point out us one thing extremely stunning proper the place we’re.
Let’s pray:
Expensive God,
Thanks for the season I’m in. I don’t need to waste a second. Even on difficult days, you might be right here to information me. I consider you could have one thing stunning to point out me via this season, and I belief you. Thanks for reminding me via your Phrase that there’s a season for every little thing. Typically, I’ll focus up to now forward that I miss good issues proper the place I’m. I could also be tempted to rush previous the arduous season, however I don’t need to miss the blessings in entrance of me. Assist me see your blessings as I focus absolutely on you. Assist me embrace the second and know you might be all the time right here, guiding the way in which.
In Jesus’ title, I pray, Amen.
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