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e getting worse. Any light <strong>You</strong> can shed will be a tremendous
help not only to me, but also to those I'm trying to help.”
“There are various reasons,” said God. “The things you
are striving for so diligently may not be things you really want
or need. Another reason may be that you aren’t ready yet or
prepared to handle those things. Or it could be timing. <strong>You</strong>
have to learn how to read the signs of the times. A good
farmer knows when to sow and when to reap. He doesn’t reap
when he should be sowing or sow when he should be reaping.”
These reasons seemed too ordinary to be “God Answers,”
so I pursued the question further. “I thought any time
was a good or proper time. How do we know this timing? How
can we find the right time?”
“It’s true,” replied God, “that anytime is a good time,
but you must know if it is the right time. Winter is a good
time, but do you plant roses in the snow? A stormy day is a
good day, but is it a day for sailing or fishing? There are cycles
in the universe, the world and your life. Learn to find the
cycles and use them for your benefit. Projects begun at the
right time will be much more successful than if started at any
other time.”
“Sounds something like astrology. Is there really anything
to that stuff?”
“I love puzzles—crosswords, jigsaws and many other
kinds. <strong>You</strong> have many puzzles in your life. Things would be
dull indeed without challenges. But although the puzzles are
challenging, you’ve been given clues. <strong>You</strong> have many guidance
systems for your earthly life. Since ancient times, sailors
have used the stars for navigation on the high seas. <strong>You</strong>, too,
could use the stars for navigation on the seas of life. How do
you think those Three Wise Men from the East found our little
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