Working for a boss, I wondered at times why they didn't do, what I thought they should do, when I thought they should. Like, why don't they fire so-and-so? Or, why didn't they bring that up at the meeting? And, don't they see what's going on here?? I mean, I thought I was pretty darn smart.
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Granted, there is always the possibility that my boss simply avoided confrontation, didn't like uncomfortable subjects at meetings, and always walked around in a general daze. And there is always the possibility that my husband just doesn't feel like confronting so-and-so, doesn't want to have a might-turn-into-a-major-talk with me, and actually likes doing things on his own timetable once in awhile. Imagine that.
Yet, in life, timing is often crucial - and not just when deadlines are involved. Many times I have to remind myself that now may not be the best time to mention something to someone, or not the right time to do a particular thing I've been wanting to do. In much of life there is...
"A" time
set apart
for saying
and doing
certain things
at certain times...
and, there is a genuinely smart reason the following was ever written. Perhaps now is the right time to pause long enough to read, and ponder, each line:
To every thing there is a season, and
A time to every purpose under the heavens:
A time to be born, and
A time to die;
A time to plant, and
A time to pluck up what was planted;
A time to kill, and
A time to heal;
A time to brake 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 get, and
A time to lose;
A time to keep, and
A time to cast away;
A time to rend, 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 of war, and
A time of peace.
~ ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8
Know what? I'm feeling pretty darn smart lately :~)
4 comments:
This is one of my favorite scriptures. Puts everything in perspective. Great post for the challenge.
Hey, friend we're doing the same blog challenge. I'm @Voiceover-http://speaklowericanthearyou.blogspot.com
This is one of my favs. Thanks for sharing.
I love this scripture. The song version is beautiful too. :)
Luana ~ Thanks! I noticed you're now following too - welcome to the group :~) I'll knock on your door this weekend sometime.
Ey ~ Glad you like it...will stop by this Sun.
Sam ~ Yeah, I like the song too. I've had company the past couple of days...will take a "slight detour" this Sun. to see you :~)
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