Starting Strong... and Starting Over

Ecclesiastes 12:1-2

While Solomon was the wisest man in the world, he failed to heed his own advice and finished poorly. I think you can hear that wisdom, mixed with regret, in this passage. Honoring the Lord when young is the best way to develop habits of devotion that last throughout your lifetime. But don’t forget…it’s also never too late to start, or to start over.


Questions for further thought:
1. Which healthy habits of the Christian life have you developed over the years? Which have proven to be a struggle?

2. Who do you have in your life to help you stay the course, overcome obstacles, provide accountability and share victories? If the answers is “no one,” who might you ask to run the race with you?


​Challenge: Many long-time Christians can become discouraged by areas of their lives that seem resistant to change. It can be tempting to give up. Don’t. Pick one area of struggle and ask the Lord to help you make progress. Enlist the help of trusted friends for accountability and encouragement.