Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
“To every thing 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 is planted; 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; 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.”
What does Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 mean?
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 is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep…
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As we navigate through the intricate tapestry of life, we often find ourselves caught in cycles of joy and sorrow, labor and rest, beginnings and endings. The beautiful passage from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 serves as a poignant reminder that every experience we encounter is woven into…
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Heavenly Father, As I bow before You, I am reminded of Your profound wisdom encapsulated in the words of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where it is written, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Lord, I come to You today with a heart full of…
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