Ecclesiastes is quickly growing on me. In a good way that is. What started out depressing me somewhat is now challenging and encouraging me. I hope it is for you as well. The simple message is, there's nothing material or worldly that will bring lasting satisfaction. Purpose and meaning in life is found when we pursue Jesus. All that we have, whether we are believers or unbelievers, is on loan to us from God. It's all His because we breathe His air. Only His children receive the gift of meaning and lasting enjoyment.
God means for us to enjoy all that He has given us. But we are expected to have the proper perspective which is, we are not connected to the stuff, we are connected to the Savior. If we are pursuing relationships, stuff, and good circumstances, we will never find purpose. People will disappoint us. Stuff will break or get old. Circumstances aren't always good and they're beyond our control. If our purpose is to pursue Jesus, who is the only constant and will never fail us or leave us, we'll find meaning in this life.
Pursue Jesus!
Shoutout to Keiffer and Kaylee who led night church worship. You set the table beautifully for worship and ready our hearts for the Word! God is using you mightily, be encouraged!! And Kaylee the song you wrote and shared was amazing! Thank you for letting us in to such a tender place that we needed as well!
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