A Prayer to Discover Everlasting Which means – Your Each day Prayer

A Prayer to Discover Everlasting Which means
By Ashley Moore

“What has been will probably be once more, what has been completed will probably be completed once more; there’s nothing new below the solar.” Ecclesiastes 1:9 NIV

It was one other lengthy day; I stayed always busy however could not precisely let you know what I might completed all day. Have you ever ever had a day like that? You place your head on the pillow, totally exhausted, however did not examine one factor off your chore record? Your physique aches, but, you did not get to that exercise, the yard work went undone, and also you did not come near hitting your each day steps. Your thoughts refuses to show off as a result of regardless that you set in a full day’s work, ensuring the children did their homework and prepped for the occasion this weekend, you continue to have a laundry record of issues to do. 

Life is so busy, is not it? It would not matter your season; there’ll all the time be issues to do. And sure, we make numerous selections to make our already overflowing calendars bleed with get-togethers, dates, and occasions, however life’s day-to-day might be overwhelming. Many individuals suppose the e-book of Ecclesiastes is miserable, the “Debbie- downer” of the Bible. However, once we filter these historical phrases of knowledge by means of the right biblical lens, the message is de facto one in all hope and encouragement. 

As a society, we’ve transitioned from working to reside to residing to work in lots of areas of our lives. We will get so rapidly wrapped up in all the pieces it takes to reside on this world, putting an excessive amount of worth on what we do, accomplish, or obtain. It is not sufficient to easily exist; we should chase the mighty greenback, run the rat race, and appear like a canopy mannequin whereas doing all of it. No marvel we’re exhausted; if we always pour our vitality into issues that don’t have any everlasting significance, irrespective of how a lot we do or have, it’ll by no means be sufficient. Alllow the phrases of Ecclesiastes 1:9 to provide you consolation, 

“What has been completed will probably be completed once more; there’s nothing new below the solar.”

The destiny of the world would not rely upon what you do! What occurred yesterday, final month, or 100 years in the past will finally happen once more. That is not disheartening; that is uplifting! The dishes will all the time have to be completed, bellies are in fixed want of meals, and the grass will proceed to develop; your chore record won’t ever be accomplished—and that does not make you a failure. Allow us to pursue lives which have everlasting which means in no matter we do! 

Let’s Pray:
Heavenly Father, thanks for giving us these clever phrases from Solomon; we’re grateful for the chance to learn and examine the Scriptures. Assist us shift from an earthly perspective to an everlasting mindset, realizing that solely the issues of You’ll final perpetually. Information as we make choices, and above all, cover the phrases of Colossians 3:23-24 in our hearts. Let no matter work we do be for the Lord since we all know our inheritance is from You. You might be who we’re serving. Allow us to do it wholeheartedly.

Like your servant Solomon, we humbly ask for knowledge and discernment as we search to be lights on this darkish world. We pray for many who do not know You as Lord and Savior and need to obtain Your Reality. We additionally pray for many who have misplaced their method, selecting to observe the prince of this world. Might we reside in a method that may lead them again to You. Thanks, Lord. We love you. In Jesus’ Identify, Amen. 

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