29.21: Ecclesiastes 2: Anything Goes, but Nothing Lasts. The Futility of Pleasure

Are You Expecting More Out of Life Than it Can  Give? Think about that for a minute. Worldly pleasures — that’s what we  all want, right? Eat, drink and be merry! That’s why we casually wish  everyone a happy whatever! What is happiness? I heard this quote in the most unlikely place, but it is so true… Don Draper in “Mad Men”What’s happiness, but the moment before you want more happiness. Don Draper was the character played by Jon Hamm, who was a Madison  Avenue advertising executive in the 60s and early 70s. Though he was  creative, smart, and successful, all his power, money and fame got him  nothing but drunk. His was a sad story. As is Solomon’s. In yesterday’s chapter, Solomon tried gaining wisdom and knowledge, yet still found life meaningless. What does he try in this chapter? Let’s dig in…. Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper and watch the special music video at the bottom…. It’s time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD! Are you ready to meet God today? You may just meet God today! If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit. Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Or visit: https://giselleaguiar.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/ This is a daily podcast, published each evening. Subscribe button so can get to know God. And please share this with your friends. Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!