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Embracing Eternity in the Here and Now: How timeless truths shared through the book of Ecclesiastes can help us live more peaceful, purposeful, and plentiful lives today.
Exhausted. Maxed Out. Running on Fumes. Bone-Tired. Drowning.
I cannot go one day without hearing these words from friends, co-workers, family members, and sisters in Christ. No matter the season of life - college student, young mother, business executive, teacher, ministry leader, empty-nester, or retiree - we women long for margin, rest, and affirmation that all of our efforts mean something. Does anyone even see, let alone appreciate, how HARD we are working? Surely, there must be a purpose beyond this daily grind that overwhelms our schedules and our hearts.
For many, the busyness of our lives is the result of saying yes to good things. But at what cost? When did we trade our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health for a couple extra likes, fewer numbers on the scale, a bit more in our bank account, or one more thing marked off our to-do list? Do you find that your life is checking all the right boxes but you are still unable to find satisfaction or contentment?
What’s the answer for today’s worn-out woman? A shift in perspective.
In this book, we will journey through Ecclesiastes and discover how living with an eternal perspective results in more peaceful, purposeful, and plentiful lives today. Through 21 devotions, rich in theology and application, this book will help
Discover how to cling to an eternal perspective in all seasons and situationsDetermine how to evaluate the worth of your time and energyDive into scripture for timeless reminders about true freedom
When we discover, determine, and dive into God's design for life, we can let go of the lesser things and embrace those with greater, eternal significance. Let's stop surviving and start living. We can experience life filtered through the lens of eternity, garnering the freedom only found in the permanent rather than the temporal, and discover the unimaginable benefits of a purpose and identity rooted in Christ.
I cannot go one day without hearing these words from friends, co-workers, family members, and sisters in Christ. No matter the season of life - college student, young mother, business executive, teacher, ministry leader, empty-nester, or retiree - we women long for margin, rest, and affirmation that all of our efforts mean something. Does anyone even see, let alone appreciate, how HARD we are working? Surely, there must be a purpose beyond this daily grind that overwhelms our schedules and our hearts.
For many, the busyness of our lives is the result of saying yes to good things. But at what cost? When did we trade our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health for a couple extra likes, fewer numbers on the scale, a bit more in our bank account, or one more thing marked off our to-do list? Do you find that your life is checking all the right boxes but you are still unable to find satisfaction or contentment?
What’s the answer for today’s worn-out woman? A shift in perspective.
In this book, we will journey through Ecclesiastes and discover how living with an eternal perspective results in more peaceful, purposeful, and plentiful lives today. Through 21 devotions, rich in theology and application, this book will help
Discover how to cling to an eternal perspective in all seasons and situationsDetermine how to evaluate the worth of your time and energyDive into scripture for timeless reminders about true freedom
When we discover, determine, and dive into God's design for life, we can let go of the lesser things and embrace those with greater, eternal significance. Let's stop surviving and start living. We can experience life filtered through the lens of eternity, garnering the freedom only found in the permanent rather than the temporal, and discover the unimaginable benefits of a purpose and identity rooted in Christ.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2024
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November 7, 2024
Love the Structure!
This 21-day devo/study of Ecclesiastes is a great way to go deeper in the Word and apply it to your life. I love the structure the author uses to help the reader grow in the Word. Each day’s reading includes the Scripture, a short devotional, an explanation of what it means and why it matters, suggestions for how one can apply the principles learned, and a prayer at the end. Highly recommend!
This 21-day devo/study of Ecclesiastes is a great way to go deeper in the Word and apply it to your life. I love the structure the author uses to help the reader grow in the Word. Each day’s reading includes the Scripture, a short devotional, an explanation of what it means and why it matters, suggestions for how one can apply the principles learned, and a prayer at the end. Highly recommend!
November 29, 2024
I loved reading these devotionals on Ecclesiastes. Laura's way of breaking each lesson down clearly helped me understand each section and each chapter better. The book is marketed as a study for women, but I truly believe it is for everyone. I will come back to this book again and again and look forward to her next book. Everyone should read this book.
December 14, 2024
So impactful!!
When I picked up this book I had no idea how much I needed to read it! The shift in perspective author, Laura Bailey, offers readers has been truly life changing for me. When we feel overwhelmed or life feels too hard, we can lift up our eyes towards heaven - towards hope.
When I picked up this book I had no idea how much I needed to read it! The shift in perspective author, Laura Bailey, offers readers has been truly life changing for me. When we feel overwhelmed or life feels too hard, we can lift up our eyes towards heaven - towards hope.
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