- then i realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given him-- for this is his lot. Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work--this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. Ecclesiastes 5:18-20.
that is not me! I would like for that to be me, but it isn't. why, you might ask. i feel guilty for things i have...b/c i worked hard and my priorities haven't always been lined up to where i want to live for God. b/c i focus too much on what "i can do", what is my plan...and in this verse (and others that are basically identical in other chp's of ecclesiastes) it seems like it is more focused on God bringing the riches, God supplying the peace, God gives...all this person, or type of person, does is receives... just receive
now for me, if i go to lunch with someone...i will always look for a way to pick up the tab. and if some how, someone else picks up the bill...it is hard for me to just accept that and say thank you. it is hard for me to just receive. why? i don't know...but i am praying that God works with me on that in the new year!
i have more, but i will save it for another post. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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