Eccl 11:9
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
KJV
What is this passage saying? First of all it tells us to rejoice in our youth. Enjoy this time of life. Live for God. Enjoy the strength and health that God has given. Enjoy a time with less responsibility when you have more freedom to give time to God's service. Don't waste your youth selfishly. Use it for God.
However, that last part of the verse is a caution: remember that you will need to give account for everything you do. While you're enjoying life, be sure that what you are doing brings glory to God. I believe that this is a recipe for a happy life. This is how God wants us to live with His joy in our hearts.
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