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I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after wind.
Ecclesiastes 1:14

Ever get fed up? There are seasons in life that we feel this way, especially when expectations fail us. Even the most patient among men may give in to disappointment.

Remember Moses? The meekest of men in his time lose his temper. Instead of speaking to the rock as the Lord commanded, he hit it with his staff. He finally vented his emotions. He grew tired of the murmuring of the Israelites. Maybe he expected more from them.

Ever felt exasperated? Forgive me for the silly question. Let me rephrase it. Have you been exasperated continuously? Maybe by the economy? By public service? By relationships? By your co-workers? Maybe not. Maybe often.

It may happen to us and to many others. What can we say? Life can be full of disappointments. Sometimes because we feel limited in changing the situation or perhaps we have tried to improve the situation but nothing.

Ever felt tired of life? Do you feel like chasing after the wind? Chasing nothing. Is it worth it? Trying to fix that relationship. Is it worth it? Building that business. Is it worth it? Hoping for the best.

Solomon, the wisest of kings in his time, did feel weary of all that he saw and observed in life. It seemed that he lost meaning. And I believe he did for a while. But I also believe that he regained meaning when he finally came back to the source of meaning – God Himself.

One thing for sure. You cannot stay in these states for a long time. It will sap away your energy and zest in life. Anyone can rise above these feelings of weariness. If you do it alone, I believe you’ll end up there again and again and again.

If you look to God and learn to revere and love Him, you can rise above them. A whole new perspective and energy will come in. A deeper life begins.

By Ed Pilapil Jr. ©

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