extremes

today I mentioned to someone that it just feels like this is not our year.
perhaps that was a tad bit extreme.
king david spoke to me about being extreme in my readings today through ecclesiastes and I wholeheartedly agree with his sentiments.
7:16     do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise- :) why destroy yourself?  do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool-  why die before your time?  it is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other.  the man who fears God will avoid all extremes.
*and it's funny because the more I read the bible, the more it seems to be speaking to truths I already hold close to my adult heart!
     5:2 do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart...let your words be few.
     5:5 it is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
     5:9 if you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things...
     6:7 all man's efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied.
     6:10 whatever exists has already been named...

and finally ~ for all my recently betrothed friends (and there are a few of you):
4:9     two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:  if one falls down, his friend can help him up.  also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.  though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves(!).  a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.