Changing of Seasons

Ecclesiates 3:1-9, 17 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.

I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

As we come into fall, a changing of season takes place. But how many of us truly enjoy the changing? Yes, there are new colors abundantly found throughout the canyons and tree lined streets. There is also a cooling of the warm, sometimes humid, air that prevails during the summer. However, the season cools to allow the sleep of winter to come about.

Death is very similar to a changing of seasons. A sleep falls upon the person and they are transported into another season of their life.....the hereafter (heaven). While some people don't believe in heaven (or hell), the thought of passing on to a place where no pain or suffering exists is a thought that relieve many from their torments of losing a loved one.

My friend once told me that to hold on to a thought that kept me from going crazy. This is my thought: "Excuse me. I am currently afflicted with the world's number one crippler: infatuation fixation paralysis (commonly referred to as love). Any spare comfort you have to give would be most appreciated, although my ability to receive may be temporarily impaired. Thank you."

Some would think this a rather strange thought to have. I break it down into a couple of areas. First - love is definitely a crippler. How many sane people act normal when they are undeniably in love. I know I don't. Second, while compassion and comfort are appreciated, it is very VERY true that when a person hurts, they cannot show how much they appreciate it. Last, and I think most importantly, I am "temporarily impaired." The word "temporarily" is extremely important here. Death is a temporary separation.

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