In addition to the New International Version of the Bible (2011, Biblica), the following resources were used to help write this sermon: D. Stuart Briscoe, Happy New Year!, Preaching Today #100; William P. Brown, Ecclesiastes in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 40-42; Joey Nelson, Something Beautiful!, www.sermoncentral.com; Tommy Nelson, The Problem of Life with God, pp. 43-58; Philip Graham Ryken, Ecclesiastes in the Preaching the Word Commentary, pp. 77-98; Charles Swindoll, Living on the Ragged Edge, pp. 67-82.