Most of our days revolve around ordinary routines such as working, running errands, and caring for our families. Because so much of life happens there, we should ask what Scripture says about these everyday moments. Solomon tells us, “Remember your Creator” (Ecc 12:1). He points to God as the source of all life, intimately involved in every event. We must also keep eternity in view. Our present life is fleeting, yet death does not end our story. “Fear God and keep his commandments” (Ecc 12:13), because he “will bring every deed into judgment” (Ecc 12:14).
When we see our ordinary days through the lens of eternity, we find lasting significance in small tasks. Whether we eat, drink, or wash ...