Throughout life we are taught by our parents, family, and friends that life is all about being successful. We should go to school and learn all we can to pursue a profession worthy of celebration. Some of us learn early on that these pursuits should be guided by the wisdom of God's word and the vision He implants within our hearts. Unfortunatley, life's circumstances often result in God's vision becoming distorted and vague. We forget that pursuing our relationship with him should always supercede our own selfishness.
At some point we all have to address the question regarding whether our pursuits have aligned with God's plan or not. Will we find ourselves thinking all we have accomplished is meaningless? Will we find ourselves alone, unhappy, and separated from our heavenly father, chasing the wind? The scripture warns us not to make this mistake in Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 verse 11 where it states:
"But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere."
Let us not fall into the trap of chasing the wind, that which is meaningless, but instead focus on aligning our decisions and pursuits with God's will. Through his word, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can discern his will and achieve the success he intended. Then and only then, can we truly proclaim we are doing the work God has called us to do! Just a little advice to go!
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