FOLLOW THE PROCESS

DISCERNING TIME AND PURPOSE

The right process must be followed regardless of your circumstances.  

Ecclesiastes 8:6 (KJV)
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

Life has many seasons, and all things including our lives have an appointed time.  We will all face the changes that comes with living and dying.  Sometimes investments that were made in good seasons (like purchasing a home or business) may face trying times. You may feel overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety and depression or perhaps even tempted to do things that are not morally or ethically right to be comfortable.  

You are encouraged, however, to keep His command, and you will experience nothing harmful.  You are also wise and able to discern time and purpose. (Ecclesiastes 8: 5 NKJV)

TODAY'S FOCUS:  RIGHT RESOLUTIONS

You should not use your misery, trouble or circumstances as an excuse to do things illegally or engage in any wrong resolutions

Compromising your standards does not resolve your problems, but may just increase your misery.  Here's an example:

A young lady feels lonely and feel the need for a mate.  She also feels that her biological clock is ticking away and wants to hurry the process of marriage to have a baby.  She disregards everything that she knows such as keeping herself pure and not being unequally yoked and rushes into a relationship with someone that she hardly knew.  Before long she gets pregnant and gets married.  The marriage doesn't last very long.  She is now faced with not just being lonely and without a mate again but having to raise a baby on her own.  Her misery is now great as she is overwhelmed by the bills, child care and expenses, trying to complete her education and all of her other day to day struggles.  She has even had bouts of depression.

While this could happen to someone who followed the right process, this story is an analogy of the result of resolving a situation with the wrong cure.  

What are you struggling with today that you are tempted to use the wrong fix?

Your taxes or IRS?

Getting a Job?

Finding a mate?

Getting a loan?

Purchasing a home or business?

Other?

Do not let your integrity become questionable.  Learn to apply wisdom.  Know the right timing and process for what you are experiencing, and even

 though you are overwhelmed you must go through and use the right procedures!

Remember,  even if you are struggling you will experience no harm.  However, discerning that all things have a purpose and timing will ease the misery and allow you to trust that God is in control of all things.  He is faithful and will come through only in His time and in His way!  

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel