This message from Pastor Joey is part of the series “A Good, Messy, Beautiful Life,” a journey through the book of Ecclesiastes exploring where the good life is really found. In Ecclesiastes 9, we’re confronted with a sobering truth: no matter who we are—rich or poor, powerful or ordinary—everyone dies. Yet instead of leading us to despair, Scripture shows how remembering our mortality can actually free us to live more fully. In a world full of uncertainty, Ecclesiastes calls us to embrace the gifts God has given—joy, relationships, meaningful work, and everyday moments of beauty—and to live gratefully, intentionally, and with purpose while we still have breath.