Jan. 10, 2025

Day 10 Nothing New | Ecclesiastes 1:10

Day 10 Nothing New | Ecclesiastes 1:10
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Can life truly offer something new, or are we destined to repeat the same cycles of disappointment and despair? Today on Wisdom for the Day, we explore this profound question, reflecting on the timeless wisdom found in Ecclesiastes 1:10. I'm Rick, and together we’ll confront the feelings of hopelessness that can accompany daily struggles like a faltering marriage or an unfulfilling career. We’ll dive into the heart of human brokenness as depicted in Ecclesiastes and discover how recognizing the limits of our own efforts can lead us to a place of true hope and transformation that only God's word can provide.

We also turn to the Gospel of John, unveiling how these scriptures present a pathway to break free from life's vicious cycles of meaninglessness. Through prayer and reflection, we'll seek the renewal and change that only a divine intervention can bring. Join me as we embrace this spiritual journey, finding daily strength and clarity in the scriptures. Don't forget to explore our past episodes and become a part of our growing community, where you can continue to find inspiration and guidance. Until tomorrow, may you walk with renewed faith and hope.

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 10,.

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Nothing New.

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We'll be reading from Ecclesiastes 1, verse 10, from the New Living Translation.

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Is there anything of which one can say?

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Look, this is something new.

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A young man filled with with distress spoke about his marriage.

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Nothing ever changes.

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Every day it's the same mess.

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We keep having the same fight.

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His voice was full of hopelessness and despair.

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Have you ever felt like that?

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Whether it's a struggling marriage, a dead-end job, a friendship that's fallen apart another discouraging situation, sin affects every area of our lives.

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Temptation may seem attractive at first, but sin soon traps us in cycles of disappointment and pain.

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The book of Ecclesiastes captures the brokenness of human life.

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Even when things seem to be going well, every day brings reminders of the world's brokenness, whether it's through sickness or conflict or war.

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No matter how hard we try to create a better future, it seems like all our efforts just fall short.

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The writer of Ecclesiastes describes this as a vicious cycle of meaningless.

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But in recognizing this, we also begin to discover where true hope and change come from.

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The writer of Ecclesiastes helps us see that only a new word from God can break the cycle of sin and offer something truly new See John 1, verses 1-5 and verse 14.

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By admitting the hopelessness of our own efforts, we open ourselves to the gracious gift of God, which alone can transform our lives.

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Heavenly Father, we are stuck without you.

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Every day brings new evidence that nothing in us really changes.

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We're a broken people in a broken world.

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Help us, father, change us, for Jesus' sake, amen.

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For Jesus' sake, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word To listen to past episodes.

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Go to wisdomforthedayorg For free Wisdom of the Day merch.

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Go to buymeacoffeecom.

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Slash renewedmindsets and consider becoming a community member.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word To listen to past episodes.

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Go to wisdomforthedayorg For free Wisdom of the Day merch.

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Go to buymeacoffeecom.

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Slash renewedmindsets and consider becoming a community member.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and Outro Music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you.

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See ya.

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Thank you, you.