#soap # Ecclesiastes 06 ## Title: Use Wisdom When Dreaming ## Scripture: (Ecclesiastes 6:9) “It is better to be content with what the eyes can see than for one’s heart always to crave more. This continual longing is futile—like chasing the wind.” (NET) ## Observation: This one is hard for me. I did not grow up wealthy. My parents did the best they could and I honor them for that. My father gave me something better than wealth. He gave me a legacy of knowing God and a desire to share God’s goodness with others. In order to do this, I had big dreams and worked hard. However, it was a double-edged sword. There was a lot of heartache along the road to discovering the path God had for me. I would dream a big dream in one direction and fall flat. Then, I would dream a big dream in another direction and fall flat. All these failures helped me “fall forward” until I finally landed into what God was preparing for me all along. It is hard to regret any of it because the Lord used it all to get me here. However, I do regret not enjoying the journey. I didn’t often remember that the Lord was in control and He was steering me in the right direction. I often dealt with envy and jealousy. I rarely celebrated what the Lord had done. I wish my mindset had not been to constantly chase what I didn’t have. That is what Solomon is saying. Don’t chase the winds of envy. Celebrate what God is doing in your life right now. ## Application: Take time to celebrate what the Lord is doing right now. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for doing more than we realize.