Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ecclesiastes 2:23
Finding Happiness In Real Life
3 days
This plan walks believers through the Biblical principles of happiness and joy, which are found in the Lord alone. Regardless of our circumstances, we can choose happiness, because He has the victory!
Unplugging
3 Days
Because of technology's natural tendency to expand into every corner of our lives, we need to create a regular rhythm of unplugging from the technology in our lives. In this reading plan, we will consider how unplugging creates the necessary space for uninterrupted time with God, increased sensitivity to see and respond to the needs of others, and true rest for our mind, body, and spirit.
Work Through the Whole Bible, Part 5
4 Days
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that offer wisdom, guidance, and purpose for everyday work. Part 5: Psalm - Song of Songs
Building an Intentional Life: Start Now
4 Days
Spend four days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he offers pastoral insights on how to have a purposeful, meaningful and useful life. You have an immediate and astounding opportunity to build a worthwhile future, beginning now. You may also enjoy the companion plan, “Jesus: Your Soul’s Sole Passion.”
Ecclesiastes: Are You Sitting Uncomfortably?
4 Days
In the book of Ecclesiastes, we discover a world as disconcerting as it is familiar - where control is an illusion and confusion is common. We and our friends, colleagues, and neighbours live in this world. Journey through this bleakest of books and learn how to live wisely in our dark, difficult world.
SELAH | Defining Rest In The Age Of Productivity
5 Days
SELAH is a 5-day devotional study designed to help you "stop and listen" to what God is saying even in the midst of a hectic and productivity-driven society. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and journey with us as we explore one of the most powerful tools God's given us: Rest.
Rest
5 Days
Rest. We all need it but all too often don’t get enough of it. In the hustle of life, rest can be overlooked, not prioritized, and forgotten. We hope this plan helps you to refresh and renew your heart and spirit. To seek God in your life and circumstance. To find comfort in His ever-loving arms.
Ecclesiastes
5 Days
In Ecclesiastes, the author attempts to find meaning and purpose in life. As we read, we see anguish and regret over failed attempts at happiness through wealth, fame, and achievement. Ultimately, he realizes that the purpose of humanity is to know God and enjoy what God has given us. Only God can provide the fulfillment for which our hearts and souls long.
Path to Purpose: Ecclesiastes
5 Days
Our world tells us that we can find meaning and satisfaction in our work, relationships, success, and more. But in reality, all of those things ultimately fail us and let us down. Only Jesus can give our lives true purpose and provide us with the lasting joy, life, and satisfaction we so desperately crave.
Feeling Midlife Burnout?
5 Days
Watch this video devotional plan for help to navigate through midlife burnout.
How to Overcome Worry
6 Days
Worry is the enemy of faith. Worry can close our eyes of faith, allowing depression and defeat to come into believers’ lives. God provides His word so that every believer can overcome every worry and replace it with a story of victory. Through this "Walking with Jesus" devotional, may all of us have greater faith and are enabled to drive out every worry with the power of His word.
[5 Conversations With Christ] Anxiety and Worry
6 Days
The 5 Conversations with Christ series explores five of Jesus’ conversations in Luke. This plan focuses on Jesus’ words to his disciples regarding worry about what they would eat or drink. Anxiety wears us out emotionally, and it wears us out physically. Know that Jesus can meet you right where you are. With Him, your mind can be renewed, and He can set you on a new path.
The Cost of Envy
6 Days
Unpack the profound consequences of envy on your lives. Using the story of Cain and Abel, this six-day devotional explores the interconnected sins of jealousy, coveting, and envy, revealing their destructive impact on relationships and spiritual well-being. Break free from the grip of envy and seek God's grace for healing and restoration.
In Want + Plenty by Meredith McDaniel
7 Days
When life doesn’t go as we planned, we have a tendency to doubt that God is with us. Thousands of years ago, the Israelites had the same fears as they wandered for a generation in the desert, longing for the land of milk and honey that God promised. In this week’s devotional, Meredith McDaniel reminds us through the Israelites’ journey how God provides in the times we need him most.
The Meaning(lessness?) of Life
7 Days
The Bible's all about the meaning of life. But in the middle of it is a book about the apparent meaninglessness of life. Did Solomon really think that life was completely meaningless? In the midst of everything that Solomon describes as meaningless in life, find out what true meaning is in life, even in these first two chapters in Ecclesiastes.
Always Wanting More
7 Days
Most men have experienced times of great frustration and disappointment because they feel like they are lacking something in their lives, or that others have more. So, how do we find our way to true contentment and satisfaction, regardless of our circumstances? Join us in this 7-day devotional for men, written by Tim Bergmann of Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.
The Man Minute
7 Days
Jason Cruise—author, speaker, and producer—has taken the flat, paved, predictable road of men’s devotionals and made a hard right turn down a dirt road of raw, unfiltered, and unpredictable insights. Every “Man Minute” is designed to be read in sixty seconds, yet a man will carry the insights he gleans into a lifelong journey of spiritual manhood.
What's the Point? (A Study in Ecclesiastes: Part 1)
12 Days
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.
What's the Point? (A Study in Ecclesiastes: Part 2)
12 Days
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.
Vanity: A Study in Ecclesiastes
12 Days
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).
BibleX: The Wisdom Books
16 Days
In this BibleX study, you will explore the wisdom books of Psalm, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.
Work and Rest
17 Days
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.
Restoration: Deluxe Bible Plan
18 Days
Take a step inside Lecrae’s personal reflection on Restoration for insights on developing deeper intimacy with God in the midst of pain and brokenness. Now including new content!
Unquestionable Character: A 21-day Study in Stewardship.
21 Days
God calls us to live a life of good character. But what does that actually look like? Through this plan’s devotional content and brief Scripture readings, you’ll encounter men and women of Godly character, and you’ll discover the relationship between character and stewardship.
Daily Bible Reading – September 2021, God’s Word of Wisdom
30 Days
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, a key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Wisdom.”