"God will meet you where you are in order to take you where He wants you to go." – Tony Evans
I was challenged recently to think about my life in light of teachings in the book of Proverbs. As I pondered, some important considerations surfaced. I want to share them with you.
Recognize the seasons of life.
As I look back on my decades of life, I realize more than ever that there have been seasons - times to focus on various things including education, marriage, children, career, and service. Not that any of these ever fade into oblivion, but various roles come to ascendancy at particular times. I must recognize the season that I'm in today: One of service, engaging both inside and outside of family, and passing some roles to others.
Never stop learning.
Learning and humility are closely related in my mind. I must be willing to learn from friends and advisors and from teachers and authors. I want to retain a curious mind, eager to explore new things and ready to revisit old things with a fresh look. My goal at this stage of life is to go deeper, not wider.
Speak out for justice.
I've become more aware in recent months of God's emphasis on biblically defined justice. I should not ignore injustice when I observe it around me. I must learn to promote justice for those who may not be able to speak up for themselves. Not a movement, but a response to individual needs.
How about you? What season of life are you in? What are your learning? Where is God taking you? It's worth the time to think about these things. If we listen, he will speak.
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." - Ecclesiastes 3:1
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