#soap # Ecclesiastes 09 ## Title: Whatever You Do, Do Well ## Scripture: (Ecclesiastes 9:10) “Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.” (NET) ## Observation: Much has been said about following your passions. This is a double-edged sword born out of prosperity. In the past generations, people did not look for fulfillment in their jobs. Their jobs were the vehicle to support their passions. Their passions were family, community, and things like that. Because of their hard work and a consistent effort to make the next generations more prosperous, many are able to float from job to job looking to fulfill their latest passion. There is nothing wrong with being passionate, but I wonder if we have it backwards. Perhaps the goal should be to become passionate about doing our job well and not as much the job itself. So, whatever you are doing, do it with all your heart. Find a way to become passionate about excellence. This does not mean that you give up on your dreams. It means you trust the Lord to open the right doors at the right time or change your dreams. Either way, you win. ## Application: Whatever you are doing, do it to the best of your ability. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for leading us better than we realize.