There is a Time for Everything
There is a time for everything
This hymn embodies Lutheran trust in divine providence, affirming that God ordains and oversees all seasons of human experience. It reflects the Lutheran emphasis on accepting God's will while recognizing that apparent contradictions in life find their resolution in God's eternal purposes.
History & Background
Written by Jaroslav Vajda in 1983, this hymn is a contemporary paraphrase of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 that affirms God's sovereignty over all seasons and circumstances of life. It first appeared in Lutheran worship resources and has been included in Lutheran Service Book and Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 737
- Lutheran Service Book — 762
Bulletin Note
Written in 1983 by hymnologist Jaroslav Vajda, this hymn draws on Ecclesiastes 3 to express Lutheran confidence in divine providence, affirming that God ordains all seasons of human experience toward His eternal purpose.
Preaching Connection
This hymn deepens the Gospel's comfort by insisting that God's redemptive will embraces even the 'times' of law—our grief, our losses, our fears—transforming them into instruments of grace.
Themes
Divine providence Life's seasons God's sovereignty Trust in God's timing