Ecclesiastes 8: 15 So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.
Solomon has lots of advice. He argues for moderation, because both kinds of excess lead to unhappiness. We shouldn't expect others to provide for us; we should work hard, but we should also spend time enjoying the pleasure life can bring.
I found this long verse, and I like the way it reminds us that we are meant to enjoy the life God gave us. God doesn't intend for us to be miserable, even though we are faced with life's hardships. We take on the challenges with good humor, and we make the most of what life deals us.
Prayer: I praise my God for all the good things in my life. I will work as You intended, my Lord, but I will also find the time to relax with those I love. I will reflect the happiness You intended for me and for all Your people.
Amen
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