Date: 3/5/2007
From: Sister Debbie.

Hi, everyone at PWCCC: 
Today, I have decided to begin my Medifast diet.  Most of you know that is how I lost the 80 lbs.  After the cruise I gained 15 lbs, mostly water; nevertheless, I need to get back on my strict diet.  This time, I want to write a journal, and read a scripture each day.  I would like to share that scripture with you, ECC 9:16 “Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised; and his words are not heard.”

The previous verses before 16 indicate, at least to me, that whatever our hands find to do; do it with all our might. Because when we are dead we can’t do anything.  We are all alive, and have a chance to make wise choices and not rely on just on our fleshly strength. 

This book is about a preacher that in some ways was like Job.  Job found no meaning in his suffering, and this preacher could find no meaning in his accomplishments and joys.

But, as always; like in Sunday school, what point am I making?  Only that with my dieting I want to be smart about my meal choices; versus being strong, because if I rely solely on my own strength I will fail, cause I have weak willpower.  If I’m wise I will eat every 2-½ hours, so I won’t be hungry and thus fail.  In everything we do, we need wisdom and strength from God.

I know there is so much more to these scriptures; than I can never even begin to explain.  I would love anyone to give their opinions; of what they get from Ecclesiastes.  Love to you all; and continue to pray for my family and me.  Debbie