Life is hard. Work piles up. Responsibilities never end. And if we’re not careful, we slip into survival mode—just grinding through, waiting for the next break.

Welcome to The Daily, where we go through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

Today, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes 8:15:

And I commend joy, for man has nothing better under the sun but to eat and drink and be joyful, for this will go with him in his toil through the days of his life that God has given him under the sun. — Ecclesiastes 8:15

He says, “I commend joy.” That’s strong language. He’s not just suggesting joy as a nice option—he’s urging it. Why? Because in this broken world, we don’t control much. Work will always be work. Life will have struggles. But joy? That’s something we can choose.

Solomon reminds us that eating, drinking, and enjoying life aren’t just distractions—they’re gifts from God. They fuel us through the toil. They remind us that even in the hard grind of life, God has given us good things.

So today, stop waiting for the perfect moment to enjoy life. Laugh a little. Eat with gratitude. Find joy in the little things. Because God is present in them.

#ChooseJoy, #BiblicalWisdom, #DailyFaith

ASK THIS:

1. What small joys has God placed in your life today?
2. How can you shift your mindset from survival mode to joy?
3. Why do you think Solomon commands joy rather than just suggests it?
4. What’s one way you can incorporate gratitude into your daily routine?

DO THIS:

Be intentional about finding joy today—whether it’s a meal, a conversation, or a moment of laughter. Acknowledge it as God’s gift.

PRAY THIS:

Lord, help me to see and embrace the joy You have placed in my life. Even in the busyness and struggles, remind me to rejoice in Your gifts. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

Joy In The Morning.