Contemplative Bible Reading

Ecclesiastes 2:18-19 (New Living Translation)

18 I came to hate all my hard work here on earth, for I must leave to others everything I have earned. 19 And who can tell whether my successors will be wise or foolish? Yet they will control everything I have gained by my skill and hard work under the sun. How meaningless!

The writings of the teacher show, among many things, that it is worth the effort to raise wise children. Whether wise or foolish, the child will inherit the fruits of my labor. So, might as well have them be wise, right?

Or is this all part of a greedy lifestyle? Worldly wealth can be used well for the benefit of many others. Waste is usually waste, but the waste goes to someone for their benefit, i.e., jobs and such.

I don’t know what to do with all that God has given me. Prayer helps me to learn. I shall have to dwell in that a bit more to learn the little day-to-day tasks God wants me to do.

Keep the heart in the right place and seek guidance.