Friday, April 11th

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart.

When life feels pointless and melancholy...

God, thank you for the blessings you've given me in this imperfect world: glimpses of an eternal, perfect future. When it is hard to see the meaning in my work, and my faith is weak, remind me of all the good things you've blessed me with. Thank you for allowing me to find joy in the people, tasks, and material blessings you've given me, and use those things to remind me of the ultimate joy I have in you. Amen.

-Submitted by Kelly Avolio