“Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart.” – Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (ESV)
Our lives are a gift from God; in times of prosperity, times of struggle, times of toil, and times of rest. If at all times we find the joy of Christ in those Blessings we’re given, then we not only lead happier, more fulfilling lives, but at the same time we also glorify God’s benevolence in the process.
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
No matter what we are going through, our lives are a gift from God. Love this!!
Great reminder, Phil. In everything give thanks! Because our very lives are a gift from Him.
Wonderful encouragement, Phil; very similar to what I posted today. God’s blessings surround us everyday, we just have to keep our eyes on Him to see them.
“because God will keep him occupied with the joy of his heart.” So true. I’ve never been through a discouraging time without God somehow transforming my attitude to one of gratitude! The circumstance may not change, but it is in my weakness that I am able to see just how strong He really is! Thanks for sharing this verse!
Thanks for this wonderful encouragement.