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Ecclesiastes 3:3 & 4
"3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"

In our series titled; Seasons of Life we are learning, from the prophet Daniel; GOD "changeth the times and the seasons." As things change we have to recognize that God's hand is at work making things CHANGE.

And EVERYONE knows it; the 1965 hit song "written" by Pete Seeger was released called "Turn! Turn! Turn!" The lyrics consist of the first eight verses of the third chapter of the biblical Book of Ecclesiastes. Which we are studying this week. 

We are faced with different SEASONS and TIME is always changing. This is by God's design. We need to find our purpose in God's plan. God's CHANGE. Birth and death are extreme ends of the spectrum with usually a fair amount of time in between. Many seasons can make up our lives. Each season has it's own character. Each has activities unique to that time of year. Enjoy them all. Planting in harvesting spans just a season or two. They come with their own responsibilities and needs; take care of them and make the most of them.

Life has it's seasons, enjoy them too. Times of changing relationships, situations, circumstances. It's a lot about feelings. Where ever you are the feelings can match situation or be in contrast. We can be in multiple seasons at once. Life is complicated. Our challenge is to find our purpose in God's plan. God's CHANGE. 

Today's verses exemplifies the challenge; "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;" Each time and season comes with a counter experience. We want to strive to be on the Godly side of the experience; building up, laughing and dancing. 

The good parts of these daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas. You can watch it by following this link... https://youtu.be/NJYdZSqulYUj
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