REGRET

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Text: Ecc 12:1.


 *Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;* 


 *For every decision you take, you'll either live to thank God for it or to regret it.* 


If there's a man you need to pay attention to when he speaks, I  think king Solomon takes the first position. 

He remains the wisest king that ever ruled.


In  terms of wealth and pleasure,  it was recorded concerning him that there was nothing his heart desires that he didn't indulge himself. Eccl. 2:10.


He remained the only man known to have managed one thousand women ( 700 wives and 300 concubines). 1 Kings 11:3. At the end of it all, he took a stock of his own life, and he decided to write down words of advice for the generation after him to learn from his failures and successes.

So when such a man speaks, it is wisdom to listen. 


To the young fellas, he says in Ecclesiastes 11:9    "Enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.


Again, he says, remember your creator now  in the days of your youth while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them.


This presupposes that the evil days will visit everyone at one point or the other, but what will help you emerge as a winner is what you have garnered before the evil days come.


Everyday offers you an opportunity to make better choices in order not to have regrets later in future. 


 *You are free to make your own decisions, but once that is done, you won't be free from it's consequences.* 


If you desire to live a regret-free life, then you must always consider the God factor in all of your actions and inactions. 


REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR NOW THAT THERE'S HOPE.


 *PRAYER FOCUS* 


1. Father, I'm sorry for the wrong decisions I have taken in the past, please give me wisdom to take right decisions going forward. 


 *Bible Reading* 

 

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14.


 *CHRIST IMAGE ASSEMBLY* 

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