I changed the blog picture today. And I am trying to figure out how to upload my pictures. Many of mine are too big so I have to make the file smaller, etc etc. I believe this is called "procrastination". In the end I picked a pretty fall scene off the blog picture page.
Today is also my oldest granddaughter's birthday. No big birthday bash this year - her month old twin sisters need to stay home and away from potential sick people. Abby helped me bake cookies last weekend and I gave her present to her on Saturday. It was nice to spend a little one on one time with her.
We are nearing the end of Ecclesiastes - in fact tomorrow will be our last day in this book then we go to Song of Solomon. That should be an interesting book to read through together.
Chapter 10
Verses 8-9 If you do a dangerous project you might get hurt. So what does this mean? We should plan wisely? There are some who use any excuse not to do anything for fear of getting hurt and I call that being lazy.
Verses 10-16 lots of words of wisdom. Reading these verses it is easy to see others foolish ways but do we see our own foolish ways? I want to focus on verse 10 sharpening the blade. We need to daily read God's word, pray and worship with others. If we don't do these things we slowly drift away from the wise counsel of God.
Verses 17 finally - what happens when we do good things. We feast when the time is right - like at the end of the harvest.
Verses 18-20 Again don't be lazy and don't say bad things about others even in the privacy of your own bedroom. I had no idea the phrase "a little bird told me..." was in the bible!
Chapter 11
Verses 1-4 Planning - divest your earnings to lessen the risk. If you wait for the perfect time to invest it will never come. Sometimes you just have to do it. Risk and opportunity. Some are fearful some just jump right in.
Verses 5-8 We do not understand many things. We do know that God is all knowing and all powerful and we should take comfort in that. We should cherish each day given to us. I am in my 50s and I am seeing my days slowing down, a few more aches and pains here and there. I am thankful for an alert mind. I'm also glad my children are raised and I don't have to chase after them anymore :-).
Father God, thank you for your words of wisdom. We hope and pray that we are wise in all our decision making - slow to point fingers at others and quick to see our own foolish ways. We also ask for your guidance in making difficult decisions. Knowing when it is ok to move forward and when to wait. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
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