Did you know that King David’s son Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes and the Bible says that he was the wisest man alive, no big deal. This book talks about how life is made up of many different seasons. And not just seasons like winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Different seasons of life for different emotions and different responsibilities......
Ever noticed how the seasons of the year are similar to the seasons in our lives? Summer flies by while winter lasts forever. In our lives, the good times pass quickly while difficult periods seem to linger. While no one likes to experience hard times, they are opportunities to grow. Solomon was the richest and wisest man who ever lived and he still faced incredible highs and lows. .....
Getting married is every little girls dream! When we are little we dress up in princess dresses and pretend to walk down the aisle, as we become teenagers we talk about what the style dress we want to wear and what color scheme we are thinking and then in college we have a Pinterest board of the "perfect" wedding.............
When we go through rough times in our lives, we often seek advice from friends, family, books, a counselor, or even the media. Sometimes, that advice can go a long way. Other times, it seems to make sense, but we’re left feeling empty. We've all been there. Even advice that works for a while cannot sustain us for the long haul. Whether you are in a good season or going through hard times, it is important to build your life's foundation on something that lasts. How else will we overcome hardships when they come?......
One thing that is certain is that you are going to go through changes your whole entire life. Nothing is ever going to just stay the same, and I think that can be a good thing and a bad thing. My children are growing up right in front of me and they're changing. My youngest is about to start driving in a couple of weeks. My oldest is 29. I tend to really miss those days when they were young, little babies and I was tucking them in to the bed at night and my sons were not pushing my kisses away.......
If you’re going through some hard times in this season, know that God is with you in the midst of it all. He’s totally at work. I know it’s hard when you’re in the middle of it, and you might not even understand what you’re going through or why. But I want to encourage you that God knows, and in due time, all will be revealed. In the meantime, don’t give up or get tired of doing good.....