The word inexorable is used to describe that which we cannot prevent. In our life, we come across a number of such things. The old familiar standbys—death and taxes—are inexorable, along with the rising of the sun and moon and the coming of ocean tides.

These occurrences we must accept as beyond our control. We can do this gracefully and wisely or we can kick and scream—but either way, they will continue.

The “preacher” of Ecclesiastes acknowledged the inexorable when he explained that there are seasons and times for everything. Chapter 3 of the book is well worth reading and thinking about. Verse 14 says: “Whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken from it.”

We have a mind that needs to be trained to accept the inexorable things of life. Choose grace, dignity and wisdom in your daily walk with God. When the inexorable comes, you can bear it.