Busy With A Joyful Heart

 

Ecclesiastes 5:20

"God keeps him busy with

the joy of his heart."

King Solomon had everything

a man could desire materially,

financially and physically.

He came to the conclusion

that there was vanity in 

gain and honor.

It is a gift of God for a man

to work and enjoy what fruit

his labor brings.

Such a person isn't focused on

how short and troubled life is,

and their focus isn't on gaining 

more than is necessary.

They have learned to 

keep busy with each daily

blessing and the wonderful

presence of the Lord.

They enjoy their daily labor.

They enjoy the fruits of their labor.

They live calmly enjoying

the moment and what is

given each day.

Such people live in

the counsel of Christ Who

tells us not to worry but

to seek God first.

Matthew 6:31

We are passing through life

on a short journey.

This knowledge encourages

us to enjoy life while it lasts.

 "Don't borrow trouble,"

Grandma used to say.

Don't look into tomorrow

and worry. 

Each day

has enough to deal with.

Matthew 6:34

Do the next thing.

Enjoy the work assigned

for this day and then

enjoy the fruit that labor

brings to your life.

Enjoy your daily portion.

Don't focus on the dark side.

God occupies us with

the joy of our heart.

He controls what comes.

Each day will have it's provision.

Enjoy what He gives.

Don't rush through the day,

or hurry while enjoying

the fruit you earn by 

your labor.

Savor it.

It's meant to be enjoyed.

A clean kitchen?

Stand back and enjoy.

A good meal?

Savor the goodness.

A call from a friend?

Cherish the moment.

A pretty sunset?

Stay awhile....soak it in.

A Scripture of hope?

Ponder it.

Let it sink into your heart.

A song of cheer?

Let it echo in your memory.

Don't take today for granted.

Go slowly and savor.

This day won't return.

Keep busy with a joyful heart.

God's Word says to sing

and make melody in

your heart and to speak 

to one another in Psalms

and hymns.

Ephesians 5:19

Let those in your home

and around you hear your

heart and voice humming

praise to God.

Speak words from 

Scripture that edify and

encourage those within 

range of your voice.

Why add to the gloom?

We have the gift of

hope and joy from Jesus,

why not live it out and

be a blessing?

♥️

A hymn I learned today

and am cherishing in my heart....