Moraine Valley Church

Remember God During the Prime of Life Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:1 August 28, 2022 Introduction: I.Today’s passage has a special word for everyone: 1. Young people, those in prime of life and those who are old 2. He defines the prime of life as whose body is still functioning free from the effects of aging. 3. He defines old as anyone whose body is waning away and severely limiting their ability to engage in life! • Let’s start with those who are young and those still in the prime of life II. Remember the Lord during the prime of life. I.This passage really turns around three key words that all start with the letter “r”. 1. Rejoice v7-9 2. Remove v10 – the obstacles that keep us from rejoicing 3. Remember 12:1–center which life should revolve around II.As I read this section I want you to watch for two things: 1. 3 “r’s” 2. Idea to do all of this “before” it is too late 3. Read 11:7-12:1 III.Rejoice - v7-9 – rejoice in the days of your youth 1. Note three times in v9 he refers to youth (young man, childhood, young