For Everything There's a Season

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By Joy E. Walker Steward, reprinted with permission

This poem by a women of great faith is an example of how one can accept adversity as simply one part of a journey toward greater wholeness. Click on her name to learn more about her.

For Everything There's a Season

We may not know the reason

For all of life's suffering and pain,

But we know everything has its season,

So the sunshine will follow the rain;

There are even times when the sun shines

While the rain is still pouring down,

Those moments of grace God sends us,

Reminders that He's still around;

So when adversity's fire is burning,

Expect a cooling breeze;

Know that God is right in it with you

As He moves your growth to achieve;

Embrace His tender compassion

But yield to His discipline too

For the father loves each of his children

And knows best how to nurture you;

When life's pruning is painful,

Don't let bitterness enter your soul,

For when pruning is done you'll be better,

Your heart and your spirit whole;

So if this is your season for weeping,

Know your tears will end with the night,

For joy always comes in the morning

When faith gives way to sight.

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