For Everything There’s a Season

By Joy E. Walker Steward

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.