John 10:10 The devil is a thief. What does he try to steal? Joy, peace, contentment, patience, salvation, my love for God. I must hold on to what God has given me. I can claim it back if the enemy has stolen it from me.
Ecclesiastes 1:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,13,14,15,16,17,18 The subject of the book is lack of meaning. What is the meaning of life?
In my life, what is the problem that God is solving for me?
Why am I choosing to believe in God?
What is my faith demanding of me?
Life has rough moments and friction, but my faith is a working document. It can be used as a Standards of Procedure.
There’s a never-changing cycle of life. Is there a point? What is the wisdom of God?
Ecclesiastes 2:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 Life may have seemed hopeless.
God solves problems my entire life. What is the problem I need God for? Am I taking God for granted?
Without God life is vain. His grace gives power over sin.
Why am I choosing to believe in God?
Jesus makes eternal claims (Son of God, Way, Truth, Life, Lord, Good Shepard, the door, Creator, Bread of life, Light of the World, gives rest, forgives sin, meek and lowly).
Why do I believe they are true? What is the evidence? Can someone watch my life and does it show them?
People feel incomplete and hopeless. My job is to share with others what I have found. People want to be a part of something and attached.
Jesus is more than a means to an end - he continually solves my problems.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 God will make sense of everything.
Ecclesiastes 11:1 Sow seeds often and broadly in order to reap. Even if tares grow, keep sowing.
Ecclesiastes 10:12 Am I meditating on God?
Ecclesiastes 8:15 Enjoy the blessings God gives.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 Covet integrity and a good name.
