In this message from our series “A Good, Messy, Beautiful Life,” Pastor Joey McLaughlin unpacks Ecclesiastes 8 and confronts one of the hardest truths about life: you are not in control. Through Solomon’s reflections, we’re reminded that politics, the economy, justice, our reputation, and even the day of our death ultimately rest in God’s hands. So what do we do when life feels unfair and the outcomes don’t make sense? Instead of offering easy answers to suffering, Ecclesiastes calls us to surrender control, trust God’s sovereignty, and receive each day as a gift. In a world that feels chaotic and unpredictable, the good life isn’t found in having all the answers — it’s found in trusting the King who does.