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The Wisdom Hidden in Hard Days

Psalm 86 (VU 803), Ecclesiastes 7:1–14

Not all wisdom comes through celebration. Sometimes the most profound insights emerge from difficult seasons—loss, disappointment, and the recognition of our own limits. Ecclesiastes suggests that sorrow, though unwelcome, can deepen our understanding of life and draw us toward humility and compassion.
_^with Rev. Dr. Richard Chung

Ecclesiastes: “What Actually Lasts”

The book of Ecclesiastes speaks with rare honesty about life. It looks directly at the cycles of work, ambition, loss, wealth, and time—and asks the question many of us quietly carry: What actually lasts? Written from the perspective of a seasoned observer of life, Ecclesiastes does not rush to easy answers. Instead, it invites us to slow down, notice what is fleeting, and rediscover what gives life depth and meaning.