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The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 24 November 2023 – The Benefits Of Positive Attitude To Life
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TOPIC: The Benefits Of Positive Attitude To Life
READ: Ecclesiastes 11 (NKJV)
Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days.
Give a serving to seven, and also to eight, For you do not know what evil will be on the earth.
If the clouds are full of rain, They empty [themselves] upon the earth; And if a tree falls to the south or the north, In the place where the tree falls, there it shall lie.
He who observes the wind will not sow, And he who regards the clouds will not reap.
As you do not know what [is] the way of the wind, [Or] how the bones [grow] in the womb of her who is with child, So you do not know the works of God who makes everything.
In the morning sow your seed, And in the evening do not withhold your hand; For you do not know which will prosper, Either this or that, Or whether both alike [will be] good.
Truly the light is sweet, And [it is] pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun;
But if a man lives many years [And] rejoices in them all, Yet let him remember the days of darkness, For they will be many. All that is coming [is] vanity.
Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, And in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgment.
Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, And put away evil from your flesh, For childhood and youth [are] vanity.
THE MESSAGE:
The opening parts of our text today contain words of wisdom about having a right and positive attitude to life. Life at times may be confusing and uncertain; on many occasions, one may not be too sure of what would be the outcome of his actions. The point here is to know that the uncertainty of life must not in any way be the reason for anyone not to do the right thing and act in positive ways. The passage contains the wisdom on the need to diversify – not to put all income in one project or investment- such that if there is misfortune in one area, another will bring profit. The second aspect deals with the benefits of being kind to other people around us, especially the less privileged in the society.
Brethren, there is need to apply the wisdom of God in confronting the present economic hardship in our nation. God is ever ready to teach you what to do and guide you in the right direction as He did in times past(Genesis 30:37-43; Psalm 23; Isaiah 48:17). When you are instructed by the Lord, you cannot end up in unprofitable ventures. When God opens your eyes and heart to ideas and innovation that will enhance your financial status, your case will be like that of Isaac in Gerar (Genesis 26:12) and Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 41:33-40). You need to also show kindness to others regardless of the economic situation. To cast one’s bread on the water means to lend helping hands to the needy; to show kindness to people (Proverbs 19:19). Show kindness in words and acts today and the same will surely be reciprocated to you.
PRAYER: Lord, give me grace to be kind to people around me. Amen.
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