The "seasons" of life
Titus 2: 3-5 "Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the Word of God."
Paul is telling Titus how to instruct the various groups in the young church on Christian living. Notice the differentiation in what Paul says should be taught to older believers and what should be taught to younger believers. There are foundational truths of Christian living that transcend all groups of believers. But there are also truths that come into particular focus in different stages of life.
I like the characterization of "seasons" of life. Just as the seasons come and go, the phases of our lives come and go. Each season has its own positives and negatives, and none is exactly like the others. The transition periods between seasons can blend attributes of both the coming and going seasons. But for the most part, each season is distinct.
The same holds true for the seasons of life. Sara and I find ourselves in the season of young children. This season has a focus on their care and establishing a solid foundation for their growth and development. This season of life brings immense joy in watching our children grow, learn and experience life. It also brings restrictions in terms of our time and ability to do certain things that are just not feasible right now.
This season will pass, and the next season will hold its own positives and negatives. Certain things will become easier, and others will become harder. But this is all by God's design, and He holds many joys and lessons to be experienced in each season.
Sara and I remind ourselves continually to not miss what this season has to offer because we are longing for a different season. Experiencing each season in full is part of God's sanctification process. I pray that God will allow us to live intentionally and fully in each season of life He gives us.
Paul is telling Titus how to instruct the various groups in the young church on Christian living. Notice the differentiation in what Paul says should be taught to older believers and what should be taught to younger believers. There are foundational truths of Christian living that transcend all groups of believers. But there are also truths that come into particular focus in different stages of life.
I like the characterization of "seasons" of life. Just as the seasons come and go, the phases of our lives come and go. Each season has its own positives and negatives, and none is exactly like the others. The transition periods between seasons can blend attributes of both the coming and going seasons. But for the most part, each season is distinct.
The same holds true for the seasons of life. Sara and I find ourselves in the season of young children. This season has a focus on their care and establishing a solid foundation for their growth and development. This season of life brings immense joy in watching our children grow, learn and experience life. It also brings restrictions in terms of our time and ability to do certain things that are just not feasible right now.
This season will pass, and the next season will hold its own positives and negatives. Certain things will become easier, and others will become harder. But this is all by God's design, and He holds many joys and lessons to be experienced in each season.
Sara and I remind ourselves continually to not miss what this season has to offer because we are longing for a different season. Experiencing each season in full is part of God's sanctification process. I pray that God will allow us to live intentionally and fully in each season of life He gives us.
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