Wisdom of the ages teach that only fools prefer learning from their mistakes,
Well I have no intention of branding any one as a fool but I am amazed by the many who prefer so
Perhaps they are only a bit more self-confident; maybe they are a bit more courageous
Beating the odds maybe or they may just be a little proud
Won’t stomach the idea of an old teacher
Whichever the case, the repercussions are only a known stranger
One that appears time and again
Look out into the world and see a people desiring to live for something
See a people ready to die for a worthy course
But is it really worthy, is there anything valuable out there to live for and be hanged for?
This question has lingered in the minds of many a wise men through time
I will consider one man who particularly showed a bit of interest in it
He not only considered it in mind but took a lifetime journey in this endeavor
I am talking about Solomon, perhaps the most intelligent, rich king on the face of the earth
Unfortunately, he came to a rather unacceptable conclusion by many
Life was meaningless, a chasing after the wind
At the thought of that one may almost takes a dive into the sea or a rope around the neck
It would seem wise, probably the best thing to do in this wretched place we call home
But He never stopped there; yes he did come even to a better ultimatum
Life is meaningless; true but there is hope for man
There is but only one duty for man, a thing to live for and be ready to die
This he shared; to fear God and keep His commandments!
Above this man has no reason to breath, no better job to be proud of
We might feel obliged to disagree with Solomon
Take the journey to discover this on our own
We may be lucky or we might die as we try digging for the truth
But like Solomon, Jesus did add one more reason to live
Because I live so you shall live, he uttered
Beside God man has no reason to breath
This I have discovered, this I choose to follow
Unlike many, I ain’t ready to lose a lifetime digging through material prosperity
Looking for meaning and purpose for life, someone did the discovery
I will learn to share that precious piece of information as I apply it to me
In Christ alone I have found life, fear of death is gone.
A reason to breathe….is God and also a reason to die is Him…they love not their lives even unto death- Rev 11:12… I love the piece Peter!
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