Tag: What the Bible says about vanity and grasping for the wind

Ecclesiastes 1:14 (NKJV) 14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and indeed, all is vanity and grasping for the wind.

As someone who likes to give what I do 100% effort, or not do it at all, I can say that there are some things in life that I have done quite passionately.

I have given them my all.

And now that I am older, I look back at my years more frequently.

In doing so, I tend to reflect on many of those things that I spent my time pursuing. And I can honestly say that most of it is vanity and chasing after the wind.

This does not mean that I should have chosen not to do them all. It simply means that some of the things I did have little meaning in the grand scheme of things.

Even today, looking at the here and now, there are things that I am passionate about that God has shown me have little or no benefit to me or others around me.

And this causes me to ponder more deeply on what I choose to spend my time doing. I seek God more seriously when I contemplate doing something.

He is, after all, the One I am accountable to for everything I do. And He is the One I want to lead me in every step I take.

None of this is said to insinuate that our lives should be joyless and dull.

But the truth is that our lives were meant to bring glory and honor to God in all that we do.

Serving God is never dull. Truly living for His kingdom will change the way we think, and the way we see and perceive everything around us.

So, as we embark on any journey, or we endeavor to do something, let us do it with our hearts intent on doing it in a way that will please our Father and shine His light for others to see and recognize.

Let us not put our hope in the things of this world. But let us seek Him wholeheartedly and choose our steps wisely and with Him at the forefront of all we do, doing what we do passionately for His kingdom.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Ecclesiastes 1:14 (NKJV) 14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and indeed, all is vanity and grasping for the wind.

Last July I turned 60 years old.

It was kind of a weird feeling, to be honest.

I don’t feel 60. Not at all. I love the outdoors and I love to be active; bass fishing, bike riding, walking and just taking in the beauty of God’s incredible creation.

Despite still doing all of that, I am 60. And because I’m 60, I have seen some stuff.

I haven’t traveled around the world. It’s not really that kind of stuff that I’m referring to.

When I say that I’ve seen a lot of things, I’m referring to everyday things; stuff that we all see in life. And over the many years of my life, I have grown to love some things about life.

But I will readily tell you that almost everything that people love or get excited about is vanity and grasping for the wind.

Some of the things that would be exceptions to this would be our walk with God, the love we share with our spouse, our family and our children.

All else, including hobbies, careers, physical appearance, material possessions, financial status, social status, etc., are all nothing more than vanity and chasing after the wind.

You see, in the end. All that matters is our relationship with our Creator, the God of heaven and earth.

He is the One who breathed life into us. He is the One who gave our heart the rhythm of its beat. He is the One who spoke the worlds into existence. And He is the One who redeemed us through the blood of His only Son, Jesus Christ.

So, it’s important that we truly understand this and keep everything in its proper perspective and proper place.

And when we feel like we’re starting to get caught up in the things and the ways of this world, let us be reminded that it is all vanity and grasping for the wind; a vapor that passes as quickly as it materialized.

Pursue God and put Him first in everything. In that alone is true satisfaction.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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