Living in Georgia has taught me that, some seasons last longer than others. For example, we're still experiencing some 70+ degree weather when back home( originally from Boston) it's freezing cold by now. Mornings are cold of course, but by mid afternoon all you need is a jean jacket.
I have a favorite chapter and it reads, ( Ecclesiastes 3)
"To EVERYthing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which was planted.
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down and time a time to build up...
But the verse that stands out the most, " A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away.."
I quickly thought of being in Walmart on yesterday. I passed through the clothing department. There were tank tops for $2.00. My mind said get them for next year but my pockets said, now isn't the time. Thinking of life and it's ups and downs, I'm reminded that somethings we just have to cast away. There will be a time for each of us to harvest all that is set up for us, IF we have properly sown. And I'm not necessarily referencing sowing to money, but if we have treated others fairly, been thankful, said thank-yous, helped others, no bad mouthing of others. All of that, plays apart if you will reap good things or bad.
Seasonal wear, as I type I'm wearing yoga pants and a tank top. The temperature is fairly warm sitting in the 4 walls of my home. But, if I were to walk out, I know for sure I'm going to need a few more layers to be properly dressed for outside.
In life, we were faces according to the situation. If we walk into something that's bad we clam up, just like winter: It's cold we layer up. Let's not always allow the SEASON to be the REASON we miss out... Hmmmmm, think I may go back and grab some of those tanks.. Because, as it's cold right now, in a few months I'll be needing them!
Let's always be in a place of thinking ahead and not always for the moment~
Cheneka T. Is.......
- Sincerely, ChenekaT
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- I'm Cheneka, simply put!! I'm a Mother, Author, Business Owner and Co-Founder of Women Who Network, LLC. I recently became a published Author: Strategically Being Mom. Book number 2 is currently in the works. A series on things I've learned while being a Single Mom. I was born to help heal others through my words and actions. My greatest Joys are my children and to help others. You can find me on Instagram; womenbldgnetwrk( business) neka_th( personal).
Thank you Neka for these words of wisdom. We all should look at Seasons as a time of change and refreshment from the Lord!
ReplyDeleteWords from my favorite song: Are you going through a dry spell
I've been there a time or two
Where life seems to stay the same for awhile
You want to change but don't know how to
It's the place where you feel empty inside
Can't put your finger on the need
I look at God and see what I want to be
I look at me and see what I am! Seasons Change!