How to Enjoy
Life
Ecclesiastes 8:15
8:15
So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing
is better for a man under the sun than to eat and
drink and be glad.
- Then joy will
accompany him in his work all the days of the
life God has given him under the sun.
This
is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to
change the way we think, and the way we live.
Commentary
by Bob Pardue
Solomon
recommends joy in life
One of the toughest things
for me to do is just to sit back during the work
day, relax and enjoy the moment. How about
you? I am like many
pseudo "workaholics" who think that every
moment of every day should be productive so I
really have to force myself to take a break from
the hourly struggles of work.
Joy is the
solution
Solomon says that joy ( or
enjoyment ) is a solution to many of life's
unanswered questions. He suggests that we should
embrace joy and encouragement to help us to be more
content in this hard life we're living.
Joy gives more meaning to
life
If we can find joy in the
things we do every day - whether at home, work or
vacation then our lives will have more joy and
meaning. If we have more joy and meaning, we are
more prepared to accomplish some of what God has in
store for our lives - the really important
things.
Experience enjoyment in
your life today
Sit back and experience the
joy of the moment and, while you are in that joyous
state, ask God what He would like for you to
do today. There is a good chance His plan will
differ from yours - or mine. d:-)
Love in Christ
- Bob
If you have never made the
commitment to receive the love and life-changing
experience of Jesus Christ, please take a moment to
read
John 3:16 for more
information.
Verses for study about enjoyment and fun are
from Life Application Study Bible: New
International Version
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Studies
Ecclesiastes
8:1 -
How to
Become Wise
Ecclesiastes
8:2-10 -
Leaders
and Where Evil
Lies
Ecclesiastes
8:11 -
Solomon
on Crime and
Punishment
Ecclesiastes
8:12-14 - Why
do Bad Things Happen to Good
People?
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