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Welcome to Day 2397 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets \u2013 Ecclesiastes\xa012:1-6 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2397 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2397 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we\u2019re continuing our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes. Our focus will be on Ecclesiastes 12:1-6 from the New Living Translation. These verses are a poignant reminder about the inevitability of aging and the importance of remembering our Creator throughout our lives. Let\u2019s embark on this trek together and uncover the timeless wisdom that Solomon shares with us. Ecclesiastes 12:1-6 (NLT): 1 Don\u2019t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, \u201cLife is not pleasant anymore.\u201d 2 Remember him before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is dim to your old eyes, and rain clouds continually darken your sky. 3 Remember him before your legs\u2014the guards of your house\u2014start to tremble; and before your shoulders\u2014the strong men\u2014stoop. Remember him before your teeth\u2014your few remaining servants\u2014stop grinding; and before your eyes\u2014the women looking through the windows\u2014see dimly. 4 Remember him before the door to life\u2019s opportunities is closed and the sound of work fades. Now you rise at the first chirping of the birds, but then all their sounds will grow faint. 5 Remember him before you become fearful of falling and worry about danger in the streets; before your hair turns white like an almond tree in bloom, and you drag along without energy like a dying grasshopper, and the caperberry no longer inspires sexual desire. Remember him before you near the grave, your everlasting home, when the mourners will weep at your funeral. 6 Yes, remember your Creator now while you are young, before the silver cord of life snaps and the golden bowl is broken. Don\u2019t wait until the water jar is smashed at the spring and the pulley is broken at the well. Remembering Our Creator: Solomon begins this passage with a heartfelt exhortation: \u201cDon\u2019t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, \u2018Life is not pleasant anymore\u2019\u201d (verse 1). This verse underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with God early in life. The vigor and excitement of youth can often lead us to neglect our spiritual lives, but Solomon warns against this. Instead, we should honor God while we are still young and full of energy. Remembering our Creator during our youth sets the foundation for a life that is grounded in faith and purpose. It helps us navigate the challenges and temptations that come with youth and instills values that guide us throughout our lives. By honoring God early, we build a strong spiritual foundation that sustains us as we grow older. The Inevitability of Aging: In verses 2-5, Solomon vividly describes aging: \u201cRemember him before...