The Cure for the Restless Heart

I want to post a question to you. How do you tend to approach the new year? Do you marvel at the excitement of a fresh start with New Year's resolutions, new possibilities, and adventure in store? Or do you approach the new year with some skepticism and fear of the future? If you’re anything like me, there’s a mix of modest excitement and a little bit of fear underneath. Whether we grab the bull by the horns or bury our heads in the sand, the plans we make in life can often be dictated by the perspectives that have shaped us. 

When it comes to the book of Ecclesiastes, the preacher invites us to consider a different approach to the plans we make for the new year. Often when we make plans, we make them generally based on three things: fulfillment (happiness), purpose (direction), and security (safety + peace). And so often, our plans fall short of perfection because we live in an imperfect world marred by sin. Our hearts long for completeness in these areas, and since that isn’t possible in this life, our hearts groan with restlessness. What then is the cure for our restless hearts? Join us Sunday morning to find out!

ABOUT ERICSON
Ericson met his wife, Rachel in 2014 in Johns Creek, Georgia doing Middle School ministry together. Two years after getting married, they moved down to Orlando, Florida where he attended Reformed Theological Seminary and served in ministry. In 2023 Ericson joined ECPC as the Director of Student Ministries. The Jouberts have three young children: two girls and a boy. Outside of spending time with his kids, he enjoys athletics, reading, action movies, watching premier league soccer, and traveling.