God has afflicted mankind with the griefs of life to turn our hearts back to Him in humility by upending our illusion that human endeavor can overcome the curse.
Considered apart from the LORD, all things are wearisome and frustrating and have no lasting remembrance; but God promises justice and joy to all who fear and love Him.
Life in this broken world is a confusing mess that cannot be understood or controlled by human wisdom, but by faith we can learn to be joyfully content with our…