> > OutputWhat's the Use?
> > Block quote start
> > Ecclesiastes 2:17 Therefore I hated life because the work that was done
> under the sun was distressing to me, for all is vanity and grasping for
the
> wind.
> > (NKJV)
> > Block quote end
> > In other words, what's the use? Have you ever felt that way? Have you
ever
> got to that point in your life where you just truly feel like "why
bother?"
> > Life, apart from God, will certainly leave you feeling that way. There
is
> no security or peace in money, jobs or relationships. You can lose your
> health,
> > job, money, family or possessions in the snap of finger.
> > No matter how diligent, talented or successful you are, in 30 seconds
> disaster could take it all away. Your house could burn down. You could
> become disabled
> > or disfigured in a car wreck. The doctor could call to tell you that you
> have cancer. Divorce papers might show up. The cops could call to tell you
> your
> > child has been murdered. The boss could walk in and tell you that you
have
> no job. A stock market crash could wipe out 20 years of investment. A
> lawsuit
> > could ruin you.
> > So what's the use? There isn't any.
> > Apart from God.
> > Have you ever thanked God that you don't have to feel like "what's the
> use?" It's amazing that people can even get out of bed when they don't
trust
> in God.
> > Life would be truly futile and despairing. It is such a blessing to know
> that we have a Father in Heaven who loves us, cares for us and watches
over
> us.
> > Have you ever contemplated how wonderful it is to have a purpose in
> living? It is so blessed to realize that God will care for us through
every
> hardship,
> > every trial and every tragedy. Not only will He care for us, but He will
> use those times to strengthen us, and when the trial is over, we are
> actually
> > better off for having had endured it! (Rom 8.28)
> > Far from being futile and hopeless, Christians get the unique
opportunity
> to anticipate that any hardship or loss will actually be a blessing from
> God.
> > The greater the trial or suffering, the greater the gift from God. He
will
> use it to transform us in to the image of our Savior and will reward us
for
> > our faith in Him. As usual, our Amazing, Magnificent God, takes what sin
> has ruined, and transforms it into unique and exclusive blessing for His
> children.
> > Without God, life is truly useless. There really is no reason for living
> from day to day. For Christians, every moment has a use. Every act, every
> decision,
> > every choice, every effort.... every breath we take is saturated with
> purpose, and a reason to live life with joyful anticipation!
> > Block quote start
> > Our Father in Heaven, thank You for giving meaning to our life. May we
> live every moment to its fullest potential so that You will be glorified.
> Amen.
> > Block quote end
> > Contemplation: Think of work, duties, responsibilities... all the daily
> aspects of life. Do you sometimes feel like "what's the use"?
> > Application: Everything we do can have purpose, meaning and blessing if
> consecrated to God. Learn to dedicate your every moment to God and see if
He
> does
> > not bless life, and give it new meaning.
> > List of 3 items
> > 1. What is the most obvious Bible truth you have learned today?
> > 2. What change in your life needs to be made concerning this truth?
> > 3. What specific thing will you do today to begin that change?
>
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