The Meaning of Life Explained
Up to this point the preacher has
concentrated mainly on problems
of life without seeking explanation.
But the deeper he probes life’s
perplexities, the more conclusive
the evidence points him to the
solution: Fear God. When wisdom
turns to vanity, fear God (7:18).
When God’s ways seem uncertain,
fear God (8:12-13). When all is
said and done, fear God (12:13)
for this is the whole duty of man.
Dear Lord, You are all knowing
and the source of all wisdom
for us to lead a meaningful life.
Help us to Do the Right Thing;
Help us to Be Diligent and
Help us to Fear You, Follow You
and Keep Your instructions;
for this is the whole duty of man.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Lord, we will Do the Right Thing:
A wise man’s heart discerns
both time and judgment…
Because for every matter there
is a time and judgment (Ecc 8:5-6).
Consider the work of God; for
who can make straight what He
has made crooked? In the day of
prosperity be joyful, but in the day
of adversity consider (Ecc 8:12-13).
Lord, teach me to step out of my
own auto responses to situations.
Thanks Lord for Your promise
that You not only have that
wisdom but also impart it to me.
For Your Word said in James 1:5:
If you need wisdom, ask God
and He will give it to you liberally.
Lord You also say in every situation,
there’s a right way and right time.
And in accordance to Your Word
of promise, Reveal to me what
to do and when to do it. Amen.
Lord, we purpose to Be Diligent:
If you wait for perfect conditions,
you will never get anything done.
God’s ways are as hard to discern
as the pathways of the wind.
Be sure to stay busy and plant
a variety of crops, for you never
know which will grow – perhaps
they all will (Ecclesiastes 11:4-6).
Lord, help us take a step of faith,
seizing life’s opportunities
and not merely playing it safe.
We pray that we will be faithful
in the small things You give us
to do so that one day we will
be faithful with an abundance
of time, or finances or gifts.
Thank You for blessing that
faithfulness and producing
results far greater than anything
we could do by ourselves. Amen.
Lord, we will Fear & Follow You:
Don’t let the excitement of youth
cause you to forget your Creator.
Honor Him in your youth before
you grow old and no longer enjoy
living… Here is my final conclusion:
Fear God and obey his commands,
for this is the duty of every person.
God will judge us for everything
we do, including every secret thing,
whether good or bad (E12:1,13-14)
Lord, we purpose to make our
strength available to You God
when we still have much vitality.
For a life centred around God
and His kingdom is fulfilling.
Help us to fear You, keep Your
commandments and download
to us Your direction in our life
so that we will do it. Amen.