Life Group - Study Guides

No matter what you have or what you are striving to attain, your soul is looking for something more than short-term happiness. Yes, achievements and acquisitions will make you happy for a season. But long-term satisfaction is found only in a life that honors God and is focused on eternity, not the here and now.

We can be so easily influenced by others. They tell us we need more or less. We need to be bolder or quieter. We need to be older or younger! The truth of God needs to ring loudly and clearly in our hearts and minds. Then we must choose to believe what God says, not what others say about us, our abilities, or our value.

Is it a lie that “I’m not enough”? Well, partially. But the truth does not end with our sinfulness and unworthiness. God has redeemed us and has a plan for our lives. Let’s look at how He makes us righteous and uses us in His work.

King Solomon spent his life pursuing wisdom, purpose, and meaning in his life. We can “foolproof” our lives by applying the knowledge he gained (without having to live through all the messy experiments!). Let’s dive into what we can learn from Ecclesiastes.

Wisdom that comes from God is loving and just. But during suffering, it is better to seek God than understanding. It is more important to be in His presence than to discuss, dissect, and philosophize about pain. Whether you are in the middle of a situation, or you are the “friend” who should be supportive, make sure that you seek God, not the answer to “Why, God?”