A Small Drop in a Big Ocean

 

Dan and I arrived home last yesterday afternoon after spending a few days at the beach with our daughter, son-in-law and his family. I would describe it as relaxing, rejuvenating and reflective. There is something about the ocean and the beach that forces you to slow way down. 

We have one day left of vacation and I'm still in a reflective mode as I get ready to plunge back into my busy life. I've been spending a lot of time reading Ecclesiastes this week and as I get older I realize how much wisdom is in that little book. 

Life is short, make wise decisions, choose your words wisely, stop being uptight about everything and enjoy each moment. If you don't enjoy your life there is no point to your activity. Realize that life is full of ups and downs regardless of your choices, but make good choices anyway. Trust God in all things. 

I've oversimplified the message, but those were some of my takeaways. Some I do fairly well at and others I definitely need to work on. I would encourage to sit down and read and reflect through this book. 

God is big and we are small. What we do for Him is a insignificant drop in a very big ocean. And yet, it matters. It matters even if He is the only one who ever sees. So do it well and do it for Him and stop worrying about what others think or say. One day we will see how it counted in His kingdom.