"And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man's envy of his neighbor." Ecc. 4
What more is there to say to this?! How typical that envy is so much a part of our life. Envy and pride seem to go hand in hand and pride is at the root of many issues in life. Toward the end of chapter 5 we read - "Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work - this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart." Doesn't that just sound great!!! If we could all just accept where God has us and be happy. Easier said then done, right? Well not with God. It is surrendering to him. I love the sound of being occupied with gladness of heart! I am praying that God leads me to live my life this way more. I thought of two songs this morning. Hear the first one - then I believe what will follow.
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