Ecclesiastes
8:15
How
to Enjoy Life
-
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 that we think, and the way
that 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 thinks
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 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 then our
lives will have more joy and meaning. If
we have more joy and meaning then we are
more prepared to accomplish more of what
God has in store for our lives.
Experience some
joy in your life today
Sit back and
experience the joy of the moment and,
while you're 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. d:-)
Love in
Christ
- Bob
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