Time is of the Essence

Can I release you of a large burden today?

You do NOT need to reach perfection.  You do NOT need to use extreme measures to meet standards set by society.  You do NOT need to feel shame/condemnation this side of Heaven.
 
In Ecclesiastes 3, the Word reveals a time for everything (all in moderation):
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
    a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3     a time to kill and a time to heal,
    a time to tear down and a time to build,
4     a time to weep and a time to laugh,
    a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5     a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
    a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6     a time to search and a time to give up,
    a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7     a time to tear and a time to mend,
    a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8     a time to love and a time to hate,
    a time for war and a time for peace.  
Ecclesiastes 3:2-8

Time is of the essence.  Each of us receive a specific amount of time here to live fruitful lives.  None know the exact time life will end this side of Heaven; therefore, time is of the essence.  Remaining stuck in the same rut day in and day out will lead to insanity.  There is a time for everything.

A time to be born (obviously physical birth already took place for you and I) – spiritual birth takes place the moment you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.

There is also a time to die.  God allots specific time for His Children to complete a mission.  Whether taken too early in the sight of society or taken much later in the lifespan, all lives serve a mission.  God knows what He is doing and when He desires to hold His Children back in Heaven.

A time to plant and time to uproot – the soil must be perfect for planting to produce plentiful harvest.  People must stand firm on perfect soil (His Word) to produce plentiful harvest (building His Kingdom).

A time to weep, laugh, mourn, dance – emotions come daily and it is okay to feel each.  God desires pleasure this side of Heaven; but, our spirit will never be comfortable in all aspects here.  We will long for the day we enter Heaven and return Home.

A time to be silent and a time to speak – oh, my dear friends, this one is huge in building relationships and shining Jesus on the world.  I used to speak more than remain silent.  Daily I sat in regret, sorrow and failure.  The words spoken cannot be erased from another’s memory.  I would work for others to hear my opinion or thought, all the while failing to listen.  I remind myself daily there is a time to be SILENT!

A time to love – show love to one another daily.  Provide action to back up the words spoken in love.  Place another above yourself.  The flesh desires self-satisfaction, but the spirit desires to shine Jesus.  Live by the spirit.

A time to hate – hate the SIN NOT THE SINNER!  Sin consumes this world, just watch the news.  Hate the evil in this world enough to change it!  Seek God for power in every situation to overcome personal sin and set an example for all to see.

My dear friends, today is your day!  Today holds a time for everything.  Enjoy all spectrums of emotion, situations and people!  For we never know what hour will be our last.

It’s DAY NINETEEN. . .what will the day bring?

   
Live life. . .One Day at a time!