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Ecclesiastes 2:24 Β· KJV

"There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God."

King James Version

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Passage Context

22For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun?
23For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.
24There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
25For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I?
26For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

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Reflection Questions

1

What brings you joy in your daily life?

2

How do you make time to enjoy the fruits of your labor?

3

When have you felt grateful for simple pleasures?

Life Application

joy

Make a conscious effort to enjoy small moments of happiness each day.

gratitude

Reflect on the blessings in your life and express gratitude for them.

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