April Bible Studies- Week 6- Day 5

Scipture

Ecclesiastes 9:1-6

But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God. Whether it is love or hate, man does not know; both are before him. 2 It is the same for all, since the same event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil,[a] to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As the good one is, so is the sinner, and he who swears is as he who shuns an oath. 3 This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that the same event happens to all. Also, the hearts of the children of man are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead. 4 But he who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion.5 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. 6 Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun.

Observation

God will provide for you. Once you are able to do well and follow your path based on his word. He knows everything that you do. 

Application

Those that indulge in evil will have no place in the afterlife with GOD. We need to turn away from evil and focus on being the best version that we can be here on earth. 

Prayer

Dear GOD ,

Help me focus on GOOD and being the best that I can. You know and see everything and I'm thankful that you are fair and just. 

AMEN.

April Bible Studies- Week 6- Day 3

Scripture

Ecclesiastes 8:14-15

14 Here’s something that happens all the time and makes no sense at all: Good people get what’s coming to the wicked, and bad people get what’s coming to the good. I tell you, this makes no sense. It’s smoke.

15 So, I’m all for just going ahead and having a good time—the best possible. The only earthly good men and women can look forward to is to eat and drink well and have a good time—compensation for the struggle for survival these few years God gives us on earth.

Observation. 

Sometime it seems that the Wicked are enjoying themselves tremendously while the Good are suffering instead.  It seems seriously unfair however GOD certainly does want us to have a good time and it will not be as short lived as the wicked have here on earth. 

Application

Even though it may seem that the wicked are getting the better deal at the moment but GOD will shower his blessings on us and provide us with a GOOD time in the after life beyond the years here on earth. 

Prayer

Dear GOD,

help me to keep steadfast to your word and remind myself that I'm building up credits with you in the next life. 

AMEN. 

April Bible Studies- Week 6- Day 1

Scripture

Ecclesiastes 8:4-5

4 Where the word of a king [is, there is] power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

5 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.

Observation

There is certainly a higher power in this world. This is in the form of GOD. He is the one who

will protect and take care of us. 

Application

Keep the comments that GOD gives. It is to our benefit and enlightenment. He knows what


is best for us.

Prayer

Dear GOD,

help me observe your commandments till the end of my days.

AMEN

April Bible Studies- Week 5 - Day 4

Scripture

19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] which are in the city.

20 For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Observation

Wisdom is always better then physical strength. No one is prefect and we do have our faults. 

Application

It is always nest to rely on wisdom rather then strength.  Everyone does commit mistakes.. what is more important is to learn from our mistakes and not to commit it again.

Prayer

Dear GOD,

HElp me rely on your wisdom and be the best I can.

AMEN.

April Bible Studies- Week 5- Day 3

Scripture

Ecclesiastes 7:14-18New International Version (NIV)

14 When times are good, be happy;
    but when times are bad, consider this:
God has made the one
    as well as the other.
Therefore, no one can discover
    anything about their future.

Observation

There will be both good and bad times in your life. What lies in your future is only predicitable by GOD.

Application

Take the good and bad in your stride. Nothing is all predictable and only GOD knows what is in store for us. Do the best with what you have today. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

only you know what is best for me and I have full confidence in what you have planned for me. 

AMEN. 

April Bible Studies- Week 5- Day 2

Scripture

 Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing
    and benefits those who see the sun.
12 Wisdom is a shelter
    as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
    Wisdom preserves those who have it..

Observation

 knowledge is power. To know the ways of GOD is certainly beneficial to oneself. 

Application

Knowing the ways of the world and understanding how GOD wants us to behave which is different from what we have grown up with. Wisdom enables us to make informed choices and it is certainly an advantage for us. 

Prayer

Dear Lord,

Keep me on the right path and open my mind to inherit your wisdom.

AMEN. 

April bible studies- Week 4 - Day 3

Scripture

 9 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions,and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. 

Observation

God does give  us gifts for us to enjoy during our stay here on Earth. Be thankful for being able to enjoy such blessings. 

Application

Enjoy what GOD gives you. Appreciate what you have. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

thanks for all the blessings that you shower upon me. 

AMEN

April Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 2

Scripture
Ecclesiastes 5:8-17

Whoever loves money never has enough;
    whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.
    This too is meaningless.

11 As goods increase,
    so do those who consume them.
And what benefit are they to the owners
    except to feast their eyes on them?

12 The sleep of a laborer is sweet,
    whether they eat little or much,
but as for the rich, their abundance
    permits them no sleep.

Observation

The things of the world will never be able to satisfy us.  It is like a drug which is eating away at your soul until you are no more. 

Application

Do not be obsessed with the things/ ways of the world. It will not be able to give you peace nor satisfaction. Focus on the ways of GOD instead. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

Let me put my focus on you. Don't let me fall in the trap of perusing the ways of the world and work myself to death of the soul. 

AMEN. 

April Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 1

Scripture
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. 5 It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.

Observation
Keep all promises that you make to GOD and fulfil what you say you will do. 

Application
Don't give any empty promises. If you do promise anything do carry them out and do what you say you will do. It is only fair to keep your part of your bargain to GOD. 

Prayer
Dear GOD,
help me keep steadfast to my vows to you. Do what I say I will do and also not give any empty promises.

AMEN.

April Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 5

Scripture

13 Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning. 

Observation

It is really foolish to last after the " trophy" items in this world- money, wealth, status. 

Application

Money is not everything. Although it is important and can buy your stuff that you need it is not everything. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

I pray for wisdom rather then being rich based on the ways of this world. 

AMEN. 

April Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 4

Scripture

Two are better than one,
    because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down,
    one can help the other up.

Observation

Having someone to rely on is certainly group as we are not an island and do need to rely on others to survive in this world. 

Application

We cannot survive in this world without GOD. We need him to help boost us up when we fall and give us the support that we need to carry on. 

PRayer

Dear LORD,

thank you for being there for me. You are my pillar of strength and I'm grateful for all that you have given to me.

AMEN. 

April Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 3

Scripture

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Better one handful with tranquillity
    than two handfuls with toil
    and chasing after the wind.

Observation

It is certainly better to be at peace and work yourself to the bones persuing things that can not be obtained. 

Application

Be contented with what you have at the moment and not blindly persue what is unattainable. Focus on what is necessary instead of what is desired just for a fleeting moment. If you do that you will never be grateful and have "enough" in this lifetime. 

Prayer

Dear Lord,

Make me grateful for what I have and let me be content with my lot.

AMEN. 

April Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 2

Scripture
Ecclesiastes 3:16-17
Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. 17 I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work.

Observation
There is evil everywhere and it can be all around us. However no evil escapes the eyes of GOD and he will pass judgement on them in due time. 

Application
Do not get too disturbed when you see that the evil people seem to be getting their way. They will get their punishment from GOD when it is time. Karma will bite them in the butt!!

Prayer
Dear GOD,
let me see the light and help me be patient enough to see through the rough patches in my life. I know that it is all in your timing and the the evil will get their just desserts. 

AMEN.