Humans have tendency to “shove things under the rug,” avoiding anything that might be considered an uncomfortable subject. Even as Christians, we may find ourselves blaming God for the trouble in our lives or only looking at certain books of the Bible to not experience any discomfort. In all those instances, it seems to be easier to ignore the weariness of the world instead of facing it head on. Yet, we can’t simply push away the things we don’t want to hear, or talk about, or see somewhere. We must find ways to allow weariness, knowing that God will walk with us the whole way. 

The book of Ecclesiastes, though not often focused on, does just that. Ecclesiastes covers many uncomfortable topics that make us weary, approaching them with deep honesty and humility and in doing so, refusing to pretend that everything in the world is perfect. No polished certainty, no clear direction of what to do, but an honest discussion on the fleeting nature of life. It acknowledges human limitations and helps readers to notice all the small gifts God has given them in their lives. At first, the book may seem to be nothing more than an unfamiliar pessimistic tangent on the meaninglessness of life, yet through it, we experience the many ways God continues to work, even when it may be hidden by mist.

Within the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, we find a way to legitimize our weariness without allowing ourselves to sanctify despair.

Join us as we find God amid the many hardships in our lives, so that we may ultimately discover all that the book of Ecclesiastes has to offer.