Waking up and walking to the kitchen, I see visible signs of what I need to do – the counters need to be wiped of crumbs, furniture to be dusted, a floor to be swept.
All of these are indications that life happens.
These simple chores can be annoying at times, for we do the time and time again. Yet they are a constant reminder life continues to occur.
It seems the news has been heavy, and challenging, and difficult to make sense of lately. Divisions and arguments swirl about us, and we could easily be pulled in.
As the days have unfolded about us, I have been reminded of one thing.
In reading the account of creation, the words “it was good” appear seven times. Creation is all about us and there is still good to be seen and experienced.
Solomon, in his quest to find satisfaction and the meaning of life, searched far and wide. It is in his words that we can find this suggestion for life:
“He [God] 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.
I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice,
and to do good in their lives.”
(Ecclesiastes 3:11-12, NKJV)
God created everything and it was good. That is the past. One day God will restore all things and make everything beautiful in its time. That is the future. We can cherish today and find good in this day. The present.
Solomon encourages us to grateful for what we have, and to find reason to rejoice each day. But he encourages us to more.
Solomon reminds us to do good in our lives.
To be the good that others see in their day.
Be the good.
Reflection:
How often do you tell God His creation is good? What can you do today to make this day good?
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