Stop Working for the Wind

Stop Working for the Wind
Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

So much of what we spend our time on is planning for, trying to, or dreaming about amassing wealth. We are consumed with bigness, muchness, and grandness. Our self-worth, self-esteem, and even our outlook on life are tied to amassing the trappings of wealth.

This text clearly tells us ten detrimental things about amassing wealth:

     1.   We’ll never have enough money.

     2.   Wealth does not bring happiness.

     3.   The more money we have the more associates will gather

            to help us spend it.

     4.   It will only slip through our fingers.

     5.   Rich folk seldom get enough sleep.

     6.   Hoarding riches harms the hoarder

     7.   We lose everything in risky investment and will not have an

           inheritance for our children.

     8.   We can’t take our wealth with us into eternity.

     9.   The world is no better off because of our presence.

    10.   Life is filled with frustration, discouragement, and anger.

This text makes it abundantly clear that the love of money and the acquisition of wealth will never satisfy. Therefore, I would like to encourage you to “Stop Working for the Wind”.

      Just as this text clearly tell us that working to amass wealth is futile, frustrating, and depressing. It also tells us several relevant, realistic, and relieving truths that can be a blessing for us as believers if we apply them to our lives

     1.   It is good to eat, drink and find enjoyment in the work that we do.

     2.   Make the most of what God gives us.

     3.   God gives us wealth and the capacity or good health to enjoy it.

     4.   God keep those who apply the principles so busy enjoying life

           that we neither brood over the past, or worry about the future.

It seems to me if we take the time to take care of ourselves, find enjoyment in the work we have, and make the most of what we have. God will give us wealth, health, and an enjoyable life.

Prayer: Father help us to “Stop Working for theWind”, but to press into you. Show us how to take care of ourselves andjoyfully work where you have us. Then Lord, please help us position ourselvesto receive the wealth, health, and joy that come from you. Amen.