Rest Beyond Restless Labor

Ecclesiastes honestly names the weariness of life under the sun: sorrowful days, grief-filled labor, and sleepless nights. Human striving cannot finally give the heart rest. This realism is not meant to crush us, but to turn us toward God. When work, worry, and ambition leave you empty, hear the invitation beneath the vanity: seek the Lord, whose presence gives meaning and rest beyond toil.