Ecclesiastes:
Life is meaningless apart from a relationship with the Lord. Solomon found that power, popularity, prestige, and pleasure really don't satisfy. No matter what we can learn (1:13), enjoy (2:1-3) or attain (2:4-11), we will have nothing unless we have a personal relationship with God (1:2; 2:24-25). Remember your Creator while you're young. If you stick with God now, while you're young, you will have a head start on avoiding many painful mistakes and heartache in life (12:1). The only way to have a meaningful life is to fear God and keep his commandments (12:13-14).
The only way to be fulfilled in life is not to chase after beauty, money, or fame- for, as Solomon discovered, these are like chasing the wind. Instead, "fear God and keep his commandments."
A Time for Everything:
Rest assured! God has a purpose and plan for each season of your life. Be thankful and enjoy where God has you now.
Malachi:
Don't let apathy and indifference prevent you from enjoying the full benefits of God's love for you.
In the midst of our indifference, God comes to reassure us of his love (1:2-5).
"Return to me, and I will return to you." (3:7)
Selah!
God is good, no?
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