Ecclesiastes 4:6
Ecclesiastes 4:6
Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
Finding contentment with what we have is a key to true peace. Rather than pursuing endless wealth or success, this wisdom calls us to embrace simplicity, recognizing the value of tranquility over toil. Constant striving often leaves us empty, chasing after things that cannot fulfill. Choosing peace over endless ambition allows us to live in the present, appreciating the blessings we already possess. This contentment is a choice to value quality over quantity, finding joy in the simplicity of life. By focusing on what truly matters, we free ourselves from the anxiety of always needing more. This peace is a reminder that God provides for our needs, and that a life rooted in Him is a life of fulfillment. Embracing tranquility allows us to experience God’s blessings in abundance, a gift that goes beyond material wealth and brings lasting joy. In this simplicity, we find wisdom, recognizing that true happiness is found not in possessions but in a heart at peace.
Psalm 127:2
It is vain for you to rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat.
Mark 2:27
The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
Psalm 62:1
My soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.
Psalm 116:7
Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.