Friday, November 12th

Today’s Scripture
“A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better and gains gladness. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth and sensual joy. It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.”
Ecclesiastes 7:1-5

Today’s Thought
You learn more sometimes in life through times of adversity than times of ease. Wisdom that is discovered in difficult times is more memorable because it’s more valuable in those moments.

Today’s Confession
Lord, help me to not be foolish and consume myself with worldly laughter, and sensual joy. Instead, let me seek out the wise and listen to their direction for my life. It is during the time of my deepest sorrow where their wisdom is most valuable to me.