Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 (NIV)

1 I saw the tears of the oppressed—
and they have no comforter;
power was on the side of their oppressors—
and they have no comforter.
2 And I declared that the dead,
who had already died,
are happier than the living,
who are still alive.
3 But better than both
is the one who has never been born,
who has not seen the evil
that is done under the sun.

Today’s reading reminds me of how insignificant my problems are in the grand scheme of things. As much as we worry about all these happenings in our life, there are places in the world where people do not even have the ability to choose how to live.

When we take time to zoom out and look at the world from a macro perspective, that is when we can truly see how blessed we are. There is real and undeniable evil in this world. For those of us fortunate enough not to be born into conflict zones or under oppressive systems, we need to thank God for that mercy — and at the same time lift others up in prayer.

Gaza, Ukraine, Iran, and Venezuela are examples of places where suffering and unrest dominate the headlines. Unspeakable acts of violence, fear, and injustice continue to unfold. You can feel the undercurrent of the world becoming more tense, more hostile, and more uncertain.

Ecclesiastes forces us to confront this reality rather than ignore it. Solomon does not sugar-coat the pain he sees. He looks directly at oppression and injustice — and that honesty is uncomfortable, but necessary.

The Bible warned us that turmoil would increase in the last days. The escalation of conflict should not just alarm us — it should drive us to our knees in prayer. It should also remind us not to take peace, freedom, or daily provision for granted.

Evil will not end until Christ returns. That is a sobering truth. But that does not mean we are meant to sit in despair or live in fear.

As followers of Christ, we are called to be light in dark places. We are meant to reflect God’s goodness in a world that desperately needs it. Now more than ever, we are called to radiate godliness — to show compassion, patience, kindness, love, and self-control.

These are not abstract ideas. They are daily decisions.

In how we treat people.
In how we speak.
In how we pray.
In how we respond when the world feels heavy.

Take time today to think about people who are in far worse circumstances than you.

Offer up a prayer for them.

Thank God for the safety, opportunities, and freedoms you have been given — even if life feels difficult right now. Gratitude shifts perspective. Prayer aligns us with God’s heart.

Lord, help us not grow numb to suffering.
Help us stay thankful.
Help us become instruments of Your peace in a broken world.

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Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 (NIV)

1 I saw the tears of the oppressed—
and they have no comforter;
power was on the side of their oppressors—
and they have no comforter.
2 And I declared that the dead,
who had already died,
are happier than the living,
who are still alive.
3 But better than both
is the one who has never been born,
who has not seen the evil
that is done under the sun.

Today’s reading reminds me of how insignificant my problems are in the grand scheme of things. As much as we worry about all these happenings in our life, there are places in the world where people do not even have the ability to choose how to live.

When we take time to zoom out and look at the world from a macro perspective, that is when we can truly see how blessed we are. There is real and undeniable evil in this world. For those of us fortunate enough not to be born into conflict zones or under oppressive systems, we need to thank God for that mercy — and at the same time lift others up in prayer.

Gaza, Ukraine, Iran, and Venezuela are examples of places where suffering and unrest dominate the headlines. Unspeakable acts of violence, fear, and injustice continue to unfold. You can feel the undercurrent of the world becoming more tense, more hostile, and more uncertain.

Ecclesiastes forces us to confront this reality rather than ignore it. Solomon does not sugar-coat the pain he sees. He looks directly at oppression and injustice — and that honesty is uncomfortable, but necessary.

The Bible warned us that turmoil would increase in the last days. The escalation of conflict should not just alarm us — it should drive us to our knees in prayer. It should also remind us not to take peace, freedom, or daily provision for granted.

Evil will not end until Christ returns. That is a sobering truth. But that does not mean we are meant to sit in despair or live in fear.

As followers of Christ, we are called to be light in dark places. We are meant to reflect God’s goodness in a world that desperately needs it. Now more than ever, we are called to radiate godliness — to show compassion, patience, kindness, love, and self-control.

These are not abstract ideas. They are daily decisions.

In how we treat people.
In how we speak.
In how we pray.
In how we respond when the world feels heavy.

Take time today to think about people who are in far worse circumstances than you.

Offer up a prayer for them.

Thank God for the safety, opportunities, and freedoms you have been given — even if life feels difficult right now. Gratitude shifts perspective. Prayer aligns us with God’s heart.

Lord, help us not grow numb to suffering.
Help us stay thankful.
Help us become instruments of Your peace in a broken world.

If this spoke to you, consider subscribing to follow along my journey of faith, meditation and rebuilding— one day at a time.
Your support truly means more than you know. ❤️