There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

A time to be born and a time to die,
A time to plant and a time to uproot,

A time to kill and a time to heal,
A time to tear down and a time to build,

A time to weep and a time to laugh,
A time to mourn and a time to dance,

A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
A time to embrace and a time to refrain,

A time to search and a time to give up,
A time to keep and a time to throw away,

A time to tear and a time to mend,
A time to be silent and a time to speak,

A time to love and a time to hate,
A time for war and a time for peace.

[ Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 ]

These words are words for every person, in every place, in every circumstance. God has appointed the times and seasons, the events of our lives, the happy and the sad, the easy and the difficult.

Everything has its purpose, even the cold winter storms that bring rain; goodbyes causing heartaches. We might not understand the reason, but there is a time for everything. Lets just wait with patience for the full revelation of God's mysterious providence.

Whatever is happening to us, its just the middle of God's work, not its end. He knows the beginning from the end and He has you where He wants you.

"I think I would miss you even if I'd never met you." from the movie "The Wedding Date"

I heard someone whisper your name, but when I turned around to see who it was, I was alone. Then I realized that it was my heart telling me that I miss you.- Unknown

"I realized that I was missing something...turns out it was you." -Unknown

"... there's just an empty space, but to wait for you is all I can do and that's what I've got to face"- Against All Odds

When someone LIES to you, it teaches you that things are not always as they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the mask people wear if you want to know their heart and remove your own masks to let people know you.

When someone STEALS from you, it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate what you have, for you never know when you might lose it, and never ever take your friends and family for granted because today is the only guarantee you have.

When someone inflicts an INJURY upon you, it teaches you that the human state is a fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best you can, it’s the only thing you are sure to have on this earth.

When someone MOCKS you, it teaches you that no two people are alike. When you encounter people who are different from you, don’t judge them by how they look or act; Instead base your opinion on the contents of their heart.

When someone BREAKS your heart, it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that person will love you back. But doesn’t turn your back on love because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings will make up for all the past hurts put together. A hundred folds!

When someone holds a GRUDGE against you, it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is the most difficult and courageous thing man can do.

When a loved one is UNFAITHFUL to you, it teaches you that resisting temptation is man’s greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptation. By doing so you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you were tempted.

When someone CHEATS on you, it teaches you that greed is the root of all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true. No matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.

When someone RIDICULES you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have control.

When someone loves us, it teaches us that LOVE, KINDNESS, CHARITY, HONESTY, HUMILITY, FORGIVENESS, and ACCEPTANCE can counteract all the evil in the world.

by SMN Team