Eclesiastes 7: 13-16
Hope you have had a Wonderful Thanksgiving!!
13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked? 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. 15 All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness. 16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?
There is alot of wisdom in this particular passage. God warns us not to be mighty in our own eyes because this is vanity. in verse 13, it says , " Who can make that straight?" Have you given that much thought in considering something new? A new goal or new plan? Did you ever ask God what He thought? After all, He knows the outcome. I take time to pray every morning. Well, I'll just say, I can tell a difference in the outcome when I do pray about the day.
I try to go to sleep in a good mood and I try to wake up in a good mood. That makes a difference in your health. 14. says , " in the day of prosperity be joyful." God wants us to rejoice over what we have. He knows we have emotions and He wants us to be happy. He gives us what we need, but also wants us to ask for what we want.
16. On the flip side, God says in 16, that we should be proud of our works but not too boastful because we will only destroy our own selves. If you go around thinking you are better, than that will destroy the good name that you have made for yourself. So consider that much when you go through your day.
God wants us to achieve our goals, but try to think of others as we reach them. Nobody likes a know it all." but nobody likes a negative Nancy either. So be respectful and consider the two. This will help you in your daily life.
Pray with us-- Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for being a Friend when no one else seem to care. You have always been there and always will be there. You have given me the strength I have needed to fight through my health problems and will continue to do so, If I only ask. Thank you for friends and family and Thank You for helping me be able to appreciate the simple things in life. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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