He makes all things beautiful in HIS time

Ecclesiastes 3

3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Oh how sweet to my ears are these words from God for this year 2014. Last year, it was a year of tears, fear, helplessness, confusions, chaos, and other negative emotions which I never chose to experience. Family problems of any sorts, intense pressure at work, extreme morning sickness which actually lasted until the sun sets, and other challenges which I lost in counting. They were  huge ugly and undesirable things that no one will choose to trade with me. I was broken and burned into ashes.

Yet, God always comes to my rescue.

The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;(Psalm 34:19)

This verse was given by our pastor to encourage everyone in one of our Saturday practices in the praise team. It was so strong and powerful, it caught me big time. I hold on to Him, knowing that even I was still in a dark valley, the Lord was with me and He will deliver me. I hide His word in my heart when things went rough. God never fails. I continue to seek Him and His will clinging to His promise that His deliverance is at hand.

 James 1:2-4 (NIV)  “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith provides perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be full and complete, not lacking anything.”

Praying, seeking, loving Him more, embracing the moment and looking forward for the unknown future. And yes, God is good all the time. In His perfect time, He showed me His will and His ways. I opened my eyes in new and wider perspectives. I became stronger and wiser as I get loose of my self in His presence; a place where I desire many can come and take refuge. Even everything around me is not perfect and ideal, I found my perfect peace in His presence. He has given me His word in Ecclesiastes 3 that in every thing there is a season and I believe that this year, something great is in store for me and my household. As it is written  "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"1 Corinthians 2:9.

He makes all things beautiful in His time.