have fun, enjoy life

When I was a sophomore in high school, I remember having to write an essay for Mr. Throne's class. I don't remember what type it was, but I do remember that I wrote about the righteous vs. the wicked. I was at a point in my life where I was confused because it seemed like everyone around me who were sinning, gossiping, and not living a Godly life were the ones who had the most friends and the most popularity. Then on the other hand, I remember I was just trying to be a good kid, obey God, and live righteously. For some reason, the popularity, the fitting in, and having all the friends didn't come with that. 

I was so confused...things weren't adding up. Fast forward 8 years from when I wrote the essay and what I wrote about it seems to still be completely true.

"In this life, good people are often treated as though they were wicked, and wicked people are often treated as though they were good. This is so meaningless. So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them under the sun. In my search for wisdom and in my observation of people's burdens here on earth, I discovered that there is ceaseless activity, day and night. I realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim. (Ecclesiastes 8:14-17)

Good people being treated as though they are wicked and wicked people often being treated as though they are good it's inevitable. It's always going to be that way, and that isn't a bad thing, it's just how it is. King David simply recommends us to have fun, and enjoy our lives. 

King David even searched for wisdom during his quest and he discovered that in observations of people's burdens on earth, that this is a ceaseless activity both day and night...He realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wiset people can discover everything, no matter what they claim. 

We won't ever be able to understand everything during our time on earth, so let's enjoy the life God has blessed us with. Seeking to understand everything is a ceasing activity, and we can't give God all the glory when we aren't enjoying our lives.