Heavenly Father, thank You for this honest assessment of living life in this fallen world, without Christ. Keep me from chasing after any of the vain things that this world offers, knowing that there is nothing on earth that has lasting value except to know You. May I place You in the centre of my life, knowing that the whole duty and delight of man is to worship and praise You for Your goodness and grace to all men. In Jesus' name, AMEN.