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Ecclesiastes 11 (ESV)
9 Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
10 Remove vexation from your heart, and put away pain from your body, for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.
REFLECTION:
These two short verses teach us a very important truth: what we do when we are young has a profound impact on our lives. If you are young, you must be especially cautious not to make mistakes that endanger your life. This is as Solomon taught in Proverbs 4:23: “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” What you do when you are young will definitely affect your future. You can enjoy your life, but don’t do things that will harm your body, morals, and spirituality and prevent you from enjoying your old age. For brothers and sisters who are no longer young, we do not need to be annoyed though past mistakes cannot be reversed. At any time, we can seek forgiveness from God through repentance, because God is a God of mercy and He will not despise a broken and contrite heart. We should forget what lies behind and strain forward to what lies ahead, press on toward the goal, and thence live a holy life that walks with God.
PRAYER:
Pray to God for the young people in your home and church, and for yourself, to protect the hearts of young people from being tempted by the vanity, pleasure, and prosperity of the world. Pray that God will remove our desires of the flesh and our desires of the eyes and pride of life, that we may share His holiness, and will confidently give an account of ourselves to God on the judgement day.
HYMN:
Lord Prepare Me To Be A Sanctuary – https://youtu.be/LVKHqq6uoMM
