I've always been a big fan of Ecclesiastes. The book, although written thousands of years ago, continues to speak relevancy to me in 2007. The book deals with a number of issues related to the vanity of life- the idea that everything under the sun without God is essentially pointless.

In my brief morning studies of this book, I've been continually convicted about my own selfish desires towards pleasure, money, and toys. It's so easy to let the things of this world get in the way of the only things that ought to matter in my life:

1. God
2. My beautiful wife
3. Serving and loving those around me
4. Following Christ's commandments

Simple formula. Difficult to maintain.