Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NIV — There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens; 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 scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 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.

Life is full of seasons. For some of us, one season is a time spent working on a career, often with many hours spent away from home. Those who have a career usually dedicate many years in the workforce. Then comes the time to retire. The way everyone arrives at retirement may look different. For some, their career has been enjoyable and fulfilling which makes retirement bittersweet, while others may have experienced abundant stress that led them to speed up the retirement process. What season are you in with your work life? Are you just beginning your career? Are you in the trenches of the workforce or have you retired? This week I will share with you my recent experiences in this season of my life, and challenge you to closely examine your current season.

Let’s pray: Dear God, thank You for the seasons of life. Open my eyes to the reality of my current season so I may see Your presence and work in my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.