Chasing the Wind (Part 1)

I talked to my friend Mike about "the List" and he suggested I read Ecclesiastes. I'm happy to say it will be a re-reading as it is one of the few books of the bible that I have read all the way through previously. But it is also a re-reading with new eyes. And I have gathered several great "words" from God's lips.


2:24 So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God.


In other words, God wants me to enjoy my life. And I can do that knowing that all of it is from the hand of God. Even the "trials" that may affect my enjoyment come from God, so I can rejoice in knowing He still wants me to enjoy life.


3:17 I said to myself, “In due season God will judge everyone, both good and bad, for all their deeds.”


No one can escape the judgement of God. So I will enjoy my life and live as if that day of judgement is today.


4:12 And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.


Despite my perceived lack of "best friends", and the truth that I have strong relationships with many, all of my relationships are strong when they are based on my relationship with Jesus Christ. The cord of three was perfectly illustrated by my talk with Mike: there was three of us gathered together: Mike, myself and the Holy Spirit. 


5:4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.


I don't need to say much on this other than I have failed at it many times. I am working on it, Father God!


6:9 Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don't...Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless, like chasing the wind.


I have been a dreamer my whole life, thus my entrepreneurial spirit. And I could say that I have benefited from my dream of being my own boss: Squngee supported our family for five years. But the truth is God supported our family with Squngee.