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11/12/2012

For Everything A Season

Today, I posted the picture below on my personal facebook page. I wasn't sure the reactions that I would get but one comment I got was "it's not even Thanksgiving yet". Two things...Christmas is  my favorite time of the year.   I always start decorating for it around November 1.  First my largest tree gets dressed, then I start working throughout the month to put everything else up so that it's all done by the day after Thanksgiving. My thinking is, now I can really enjoy the Christmas season and not have the stress of decorating on top of shopping, wrapping, cooking and everything else that comes with this time of the year. The other thing is, I'll be traveling in and out during this time, so my home time is limited. I'm thinking...the pressure of all of that combined would totally be too much for me to handle and do it all in the few weeks before Christmas if I wait til after Thanksgiving. (now I'm whining) 
But that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
 
Have you ever really thought about seasons? How they are arranged in just the right order. They are planned out so that each one sets the stage for the next one. I'm no farmer (just so you know) and I'm sure that there are different times to plow and plant for every kind of seed. But just to express my point, think about it this way...There's a time for plowing...Winter's end. A time for planting...Spring. A time for watering...Summer and a time for harvest...Fall.
So it is in our lives.
Each season prepares us for the next. It's what we do in each one of these seasons that puts us where we want to be in the final one. We want to make sure we do the right thing and keep a positive attitude with our eyes on the light at the end of the tunnel and in due season we will reap our harvest!
 This weekend I had a conversation with my eldest son about his job and what's going on in his life.  He explained to me that he was ready for added responsibility with his job but he's questioning whether his bosses will think he's ready for more right now.  My advise to him was to wait. 
  • Wait for the right time and in the mean time keep doing what your suppose to be doing and prepare your proposal to them . (Now he's plowing.)
  •  Present the proposal to them.  (Here he's planting the seeds.)
  • Continue to do your job the best you can.  (He must water his seeds here)
  • The final season...your harvest.  If you've done all that's right and kept your attitude good, you will see your harvest come to fruition.
My inspiration for this post comes from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.  "There is a time for everything."
 
The seasons in our lives may not end up being a two month period or even a three month period.  Some may be shorter, some may be longer.  But always remember,  For everything there is a season.  
     

14 comments:

  1. Who doesn't need some Christmas spirit at any time of year? :)
    Love the first picture.

    Enjoy the day!

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  2. Very pretty post. Sometimes it is best to wait until the time is right. Have a great day!
    -Shelley

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    1. Thank you! Yes, your right about waiting even when it's hard to do most of the time. Thanks for stopping by.
      Tammy

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  3. so well said...I just love this message!

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    1. Thank you! This has special meaning to me in more ways than
      one...another time and story. Have a good night.
      Tammy

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  4. Oh. I just love this post. And yes, everything we prepare and work for will come back to us in the end in a bountiful harvest. You know, I usually start decorating for Christmas after Thanksgiving, but what you are saying makes sense to me. If we decorate early, we can relax and enjoy the glorious month of December. You have given me inspiration today, my friend. I am in love with that angel. She is so pretty.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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    1. Sheri, I love the angel too and thanks for stopping by.

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  5. The post was sweet and you should say and do what is in your thoughts and heart... It's your blog and FB! The retail world throws Christmas on us sometimes before we are really ready... I had a retail store for many years and as much as I hated to do it to my customers it was strictly business. When your in retail, you sign on for all that goes with it.
    Secretly I love love love Christmas... I think it was from my childhood in the midwest and my family was all together... It was truly magical every year! Christmas is in my heart all year and if the decorations begin at home it's because we are ready to start sharing the season and I think there is the perfect time.... and only you and your family will know when that is!!!
    Blessings and have a beautiful Holiday season!
    xo,
    nite!!!
    Gail
    http://www.casualloveselegance.blogspot.com

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    1. Gail, thanks for stopping by and for the vote of confidence. I really do love Christmas too.

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  6. This is a lovely thoughtful post.
    Thanks for leaving me with such pretty compliments on my post too :)

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  7. Oh sweetie Christmas brings so much joy and I am in this season now and loving every moment of the preparing and waiting. Sounds like wisdom to me in what you shared with your son.
    Bless you and Happy Thanksgiving!
    Cant wait to see your tree!

    Deborah xo

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    1. Deborah, thanks for stopping by. Yes, Christmas does bring joy to me as well. I think the preparations are just the beginning of enjoying the season. I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving as well and I'm sure we'll talk again before Christmas! Have a great week this week.
      Tammy

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