Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ecclesiastes 3:14

Instead of fixating on things that lie dimly at a distance, urges pastor and bestselling author Mark Batterson, concentrate on what lies clearly at hand. If yesterday is history and tomorrow is a mystery, win the day! When you win the day, tomorrow takes care of itself. Do that enough days in a row, and you can accomplish almost anything.

Wisdom inspires growth and builds up faith when we go through all kinds of circumstances in our everyday lives. In this devotional, we hope that you will be encouraged to grow in wisdom and understanding.

Easter is such a beautiful time of year. Children are taught about who Jesus is, how He lived, how He loved, and how He died for us. However, for moms, Easter can quietly become a season when the pressure to “measure up” creeps in, busyness takes over, and intentionality becomes harder to maintain. This Easter through prayer and Scripture gently turn your eyes back to Jesus. *This content was inspired by the Moms in Prayer International blog articles Mom Expectations vs. Christ-Focus This Easter by Marcee Hess and Lessons from Easter in Every Stage of Motherhood by Tracy Huneycutt.

This 12 study devotional is based off the most recent Hillsong Y&F album "Youth Revival." Our prayer is that you would discover the power that is available to you through the word of God and that a Revival would be set off in your devotional life.

This plan will dive headlong into the deep thoughts that have inspired Christians for centuries. We'll get at the assumptions behind the creeds and delve into territory unexplored by most Christians. 

God created us to find meaning in our lives. But we live in a broken world where we’re continually frustrated in our search. So, what’s the point of living life? This is the question the Teacher in Ecclesiastes is asking. At first, the message of this wisdom book seems to lead to despair, but in fact points to the hope of life found in God alone.

Written by an elderly King Solomon, Ecclesiastes reflects on a life of meaningless pursuits. Solomon writes that the world's pursuits, from wealth to self-indulgence, are vain and unfulfilling. Ecclesiastes determines that God and his presence make life fulfilling, and true wisdom is to fear God and keep his commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

Ecclesiastes is tough to read! The author, Solomon, is deeply reflective and concludes that everything is meaningless. Interestingly, these words are still relatable three thousand years later. Is everything meaningless? Why is this book in the Bible? Study the book of Ecclesiastes with the Story Bible guide, exploring what it meant when it was first written and what it means to us today.

As long as humanity exists, work has been part of daily life. Work can be a blessing, but it can also be exhausting and hard. Therefore, people also need rest. And rest is more than just ‘a break from work’; it is also about inner peace. Ultimately, this rest can only be found in God. Let’s see what the Bible says about work and rest.

This reading guide was created by NewSpring staff and volunteers to help you on your financial journey. Read one devotional each day and spend time with God using the Scripture, questions and prayers provided. Need help putting God first in your finances? Download free monthly and/or weekly budget forms, watch sermons, and be encouraged by success stories at www.newspring.cc/financialplanning