Thank God for Work & Retirement
Making sense out of life isn’t easy
as the preacher of Ecclesiastes
thinks his way through what he
has seen and experienced in life.
Every enterprise he has undertaken
from acquiring wisdom to amassing
wealth, has ended in emptiness.
In a sudden burst of emotion the
preacher realises that God indeed
appoint the times & purposes of life.
But his insight fades as he focuses
on the futility of life under the sun
and overlooks the One who alone
can put life into a meaningful whole.
Lord, Tks for Work & Retirement:
He who loves silver will not
be satisfied; nor he who loves
abundance, with increase.
This is also vanity (Eccl 5:10).
The sleep of a labouring man
is sweet, whether he eats little
or much; but the abundance
of the rich will not permit
him to sleep (Eccl 5:12).
It is good and fitting… to enjoy
the good of all his labour in which
he tolls under the sun all the days
of his life which God gives him…
As for every man to whom God
has given… wealth, and rejoice
in his labour – this is the gift of God
For… God keeps him busy with
the joy of his heart (Eccl 5:18-20).
Lord, I understand that seeking
after wealth and riches will
never bring me true happiness.
For only You Lord, can satisfy
the emptiness in my heart and soul.
Forgive me Lord for ever looking
elsewhere for satisfaction.
Remind me to use the blessings
that You have poured into my life
to bring You glory and honor. Amen.
Lord, Thank You for the blessings
and provisions that You bestowed,
for keeping us safe and guiding us.
Forgive me if I have said or done
anything that dishonour Your name
or sought to do things in my own
strength rather than relying on You.
And as we lie down, watch over us,
give us a refreshing sleep even as
we cast our burdens to You. Amen.
Lord, thank You for the opportunity
to step aside fr the hustle & bustle
of work to enjoy slower pace of life.
Thank You for the blessing through
my working career and pray for
Your continued favour in retirement.
May I live the rest of my days
in close fellowship with You Lord
even as I purpose to do Your will.
Open new horizons to serve You
in ways that will bless many and
bring glory to Your name. Amen.