Pastor Brandon Stratton

Do you struggle to find joy in the daily grind?

"I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man." - Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

In a world that often chases bigger achievements, more possessions, or the next thrill, the writer of Ecclesiastes offers a grounded, God-centered perspective. After examining life's vanities and fleeting pursuits, he arrives at this clear conclusion: the best way to live is to embrace joy, do good, and find satisfaction in the everyday, our meals, our work, our ordinary moments.
These aren't just random pleasures; they are God's gift. He designed us to enjoy the fruit of our labor, to savor a shared meal, to feel contentment in honest work. Joy isn't a distraction from the norm; it's part of His provision in a broken world.
Let's pause and be thankful. Be intentional about joy. Do good where you are. Find pleasure in the tasks God has given you. In doing so, you're not escaping life; you're living it as God intended it.

What everyday gift from God are you thankful for right now? Share below! 🙏

New episode is out now.
“Releasing Worry”

https://youtu.be/cqAr8JW0j6E?si=0xlUFsfF1mXkXph3

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-branded/id1436502858?i=1000703085129

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RprVqSDRPlywZ03Y9ANRb?si=fvHaNMmWQqWQKRb79VPqPw

Releasing Worry Have you ever felt overburdened? In this episode, I talk about laying those things down and overcoming and finding peace in those moments.

“What if, instead of asking God to show us or do something new, we said, ‘God, remind me of what I’ve forgotten or haven’t been obedient to’?

Today, while in prayer, I asked God for a restart in some areas of my life. He met me with reminders, not new revelations. It’s easy to hyper-focus on the ‘new’ because we aren’t content with where we are. But what if the key to contentment—or the next level—lies in a reminder and then our follow-through on that thing?”

2 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭13‬ NLT
“And it is only right that I should keep on reminding you as long as I live.”