Have you ever come to the end of your day and asked, “What did I accomplish?”

I don’t know about you, but I have to answer in the affirmative. I have sometimes felt like I was on an endless treadmill. Even worse, a hamster wheel. Going and going, often in circles, but going nowhere. I ride a road bike and it is so hard when cold, then winter weather sets in. My hands get so numb I have to ride inside. One word describes it: B.O.R.I.N.G. Same as with a treadmill. It’s like being all dressed up and going nowhere. 

Take a moment, please, and read Ecclesiastes 2. The wisest and richest man who ever lived (Solomon) is writing about his life’s pursuits. Pleasure. Check. Wisdom. Check. Work. Check. Breaking it down even further: pleasure, alcohol, status, accumulating stuff, getting ahead, and more, all leave him empty  and unfulfilled. His words: “All is vanity; it’s like chasing the wind.” 

How different from the Apostle Paul’s words in Galatians 5:1-“So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.” (NLT) Now, granted, Paul is speaking of the Old Testament law and legalism, but how many do you know are so busy pursuing what Solomon writes about and are now slaves to that pursuit? Pleasure. Alcohol. Things. Work. Paul is advocating a full and FREE life, not a life of slavery and “chasing the wind.” 

When your life ends what will you be remembered for: pursuing that which doesn’t matter or pursuing a full life in Jesus? Remember: it is not how many days you live; it’s how you live your days that matter.” 

{Note: Several weeks ago I asked prayer for Janna’s boyfriend, Mike. After biopsies and tests, he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer which has spread to his liver and abdomen. I am convinced God is able to heal him if it is within His will. May I ask you to pray for him and Janna? And me and Jo. Thanks}