'Oh, how sweet the light of day,
And how wonderful to live in the sunshine!
Even if you live a long time, don't take a single day for granted.
Take delight in each light-filled hour,
Remembering that there will also be many dark days
And that most of what comes your way is smoke'
Ecclesiastes 11.7-8
Today I read a few chapters of Ecclessiastes. This book emphasises the shortness and frailty of human life. One of the lessons of Ecclessiastes is to enjoy life while it lasts and appreciate each day you've been given, realising that our time is limited.
Although the tone of the book can be quite pessimistic, we don't have to be disheartened about our relatively short life here on earth, because we know that we have Eternity to live. With that in mind, we should live with Eternity in perspective.
So enjoy the sunshine (I know I do!)...summer is approaching :)
Appreciate the good days, and know that God is with you through the 'bad' ones.
Realise that you're on Earth for a greater purpose than mere enjoyment. Live and speak in a way that shows that we have hope in Jesus, so that others who don't know Him will want to. Life is to be enjoyed, but we should also use this gift given by God for God.
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