The Teacher says,
“Useless! Useless!
Completely useless!
Everything is useless.”
What do people really gain
from all the hard work they do here on earth?
Ecclesiastes 1:2-3
Please bear with me here.....
"What's the point?" "Why bother?" "Why should I try?" We've all thought or even said these (and similar such things) at some point of our life, and usually with some degree of frustration. If nothing is new, why should we bother? If all our work here is just a continuation of everything that has happened before?
If we think hard enough, we will discover that, while automobiles are wonderful and can take us places really fast, airplanes are faster.....but they both are just forms of transportation, just like walking. We build buildings. Taller and taller buildings. More luxurious buildings. Yet they are the are just a roof over our heads like caves. We like to think the things we do are new and fresh and unique. But they're really just variations on what's already been said and done.
But before we give up and just stop trying, there is one thing that is different about endeavor...YOU! You see, we are made in God's image and none of us are exactly the same (can I get a Hallelujah!). And the point Solomon is trying to make here is that, while all of our actions here are mere variations on previous versions, WE are different and those who believe Jesus' words know that He promised to come back and get us to take us to be with Him. Why would He do that if we were pointless and useless.
What we do here on Earth may seem pointless, but someone will see your actions and realize that YOU are different. They will want to know why YOU are different (your attitude, your outlook, your happiness, your uniqueness), and THAT is where you get to share your story which can make all the difference to that one person.
We tend to get bored very easily and quickly but it's our perception of our life that makes the difference. Change your perception; Change your perspective; and you will change your life.
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