Sunday – Poetry

Reading – Ecclesiastes 11-12

Highlight Verse:

“Young people, it’s wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do.”
‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭11‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

That’s good advice.

Our four children are all young adults now.

I want them to enjoy life and get the most out of it while they can.

What this verse points out is that you can enjoy life while staying true to God.

Freedom is not the ability to engage in whatever sinful behavior catches your attention.

Quite the opposite is true. Sin will throw chains of bondage to drag people as far from God as possible.

God is the Creator and source of life.

The greatest experiences of this life are found in His presence.

I’m not young anymore. But I’m not so old that I can’t enjoy life.

I still love exploring our country.

I enjoy the beauty of the mountains and experiencing the sunset over the ocean.

I still love hiking, though I move more slowly over shorter distances.

I love spending time with family and friends.

I enjoy food (last night’s smoked tri-tip was delicious) though I have to use more moderation than before.

And I love entering God’s presence in worship.

So, whether you are young or old, or somewhere in between, enjoy life to its fullest knowing that

enjoyment was made possible by God and is made greater in His presence following His principles

What brings you the most joy in this life?
If you are older, what suggestions do you have for younger people?