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The Duty of Man

Day 175 Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:1 - Ecclesiastes 12:14 Everyone is in the hands of God. It may not seem so, however, Solomon declares this whilst also making it clear that no matter what you face God is the final judge of our lives. One thing we are encouraged to have is hope. To have an expectancy that no matter how sad life seems let there be an internal expectation that all will be alright.  The last few chapters of Ecclesiastes is focussed on getting the reader to understand the importance of living for God. The Preacher instructs that one must walk in purity and integrity. His advice to have white garments speaks of having a lifestyle that is pleasing to God. He also advises that your head should never lack oil. He definitely had the understanding that that one reigns in life when anointed to reign. Many today are seeking to reign in life yet they have no anointing to propel them upward. Solomon who married many women urges that a man live joyfully with his wife. ...

The Psalmist and The Family

Day 161 Reading: Psalms 109:1 - Psalms 118:29 God is the creator of family. In the beginning, He placed the family in His plans for creation. One reason why Adam was not to live alone was that of family. Through family, society was grown and the population would increase. However, we find that this unit of society is under duress. When the family unit is destroyed then society's fabric begins to crumble. God desires to see families abound in His goodness. The Psalmist listed various blessings for the family.  God's love is unending to His children Psalms 103:13 . The manner in which a father pities the plight of His children how much more the Father of all fathers, the Creator, the Lord Almighty. God's love and desire for your wellbeing cannot be quantified. Man is finite while God is infinite. We cannot comprehend all that God has for us with our minds. Throw yourself on His love and watch as God's love bathes your life swaddling you with joy and peace. Go...