Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 4:4 "And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person's envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind".
Observation:
The author, one of the wisest men to ever live, is letting us know that toil and achievement really spring forth from a person's envy of someone else. This is true. Most achievement is simply trying to outdo someone else's achievements. People work incredibly hard to break records and achieve higher and greater things in every area of life. It is usually someone's envy of someone else that leads the pursuit.
Application:
What if our achievement and work was not to outdo someone else, but truly to fulfill God's purposes in our lives. What if we were led by the Spirit instead of being led by envy of someone else or their accomplishments? Achievement birthed in competition will always be outdone by someone down the road. There will always be someone who does things better. A life of purpose fulfills God's will instead of always competing to be number one.
Prayer:
Father God, help me not to compare myself with others. Help me to accomplish what You put me on earth to accomplish and not feel bad if it doesn't compare with what someone else has done. I want to fulfill Your will above all else. Let my achievements be your achievements and not motivated by envy of another person.
Your Son,
Jeff
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