Let’s take another crazy trip around the sun

by chuckofish

What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? 10 I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.

12 I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, 13 and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God.

–Ecclesiastes 3:10-13

I realize it may seem trite and simplistic to say, but having had cancer followed immediately by the Covid pause, I know that it is important to wake up every morning and rejoice for the new day. It is important to live your life without fear and without anxiety. And I also know, along with Kenny Chesney, that “the second coming’s coming; it’s right around the bend.” So hang on.

Tomorrow is my birthday, so I’ve been thinking about that and I’m grateful to have taken another crazy trip around the sun! I hope to take many more.

I go to a church now where we all raise our hands in praise and blessing at the end of each service and it brings the tears to my eyes every time. We live coram deo–“before the face of God.” Indeed, our privileged purpose as Christians is to live humbly under God’s authority and to live joyfully to His glory.*

So count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, and know that it’s all good. Love your families and hold them close, stay loyal to your old friends, and don’t be afraid to try something new!