Heart Of Praises

The following extract is taken from King Solomon, reputed to be the wisest and richest man to date, even in today's context with gold prices soaring till, he received 666 talents (1 talent is about 34.5 kg) of gold per year, he reigned for 40 years, do the maths...1 kg of gold now is USD48300. Eccelesiastes 2:4-11 4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. 5 I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. 6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees. 7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves who were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired male and female singers, and a harem [ a ] as well—the delights of a man’s heart. 9 I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom stayed with me. 10 I denied myself nothing my eyes...

New International Version (©1984) Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. Isaiah 55:2 One verse that contains so much meaning about life itself. Realised that my previous post was also on this topic, looks like it is always a constant reminder that true satisfaction comes not from material holdings and objects. It is true, so many times I have longed and craved for some things but once I attained it, the happiness is short-lived and I looked towards acquiring something else, it is so true in my own life, no wonder ' the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.' Heb 4:12. Now about that Mcpherson guitar....if only I can get that at a good price. :P

Taken from this book 'Working from a place of rest' by Tony Horsfall, meaningful and interesting passage. 'We were created in the image of God and made to know Him in a personal way. When that relationship is missing from our lives, our souls are dissatisfied. We become parched and thirsty on the inside the a longing to find something to satisfy our emptiness grows within us. Everyone suffers from this soul thirst, although we may not recognise it or acknowledge it as a spiritual issue. We have many ways of slaking our thirst too. Consumerism is one common attempt to meet the longing of our hearts. Buying things offers a temporary satisfaction as we are thrilled with our latest acquisition but once the novelty wears off, we start the search all over again for the 'next thing', we must have. Some people fill the vacuum with pleasure seeking, with exciting leisure pursuits and exotic holidays.'