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There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven…
–Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for every season in our lives, and God is our ultimate guide through those seasons.
Sometimes we may know exactly what the next step is, and we long to spring into action before God gives us the green light. Or on the other hand, sometimes we may know God has given us the nudge to move along, yet we choose to dig our heels into the ground.
Change can be scary, especially if we’re going from a comfortable season into a new one of uncharted territory.
However, knowing that God is with us even in the unknown, we can have peace. We can trust Him in every season, familiar and new. Exciting and scary.
The course of our lives is in His power!
“The course of my life is in your power…” –Psalms 31:15
Wherever the Lord leads you, choose to cling to Him no matter what. He’s got you, and He’s not letting you go. Ever!
He holds every one of our moments in His hands, and since He knows what’s best for us, we can choose to follow Him wherever He leads in delightful obedience.
Have you been stepping into a new season lately?
How do you feel? Are you excited? Scared? Unsure?
Whatever is on the other side of the new season, you can know that everything will be okay because He is going with you and before you!
With Love,
Sarah Sherstad
Ecclesiastes 3:1 Devotional Video
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Take a slow breath and let this verse linger. Ecclesiastes 3:1 gently reminds us that our lives are not random, even when they feel unsettled or uncertain. Before moving forward, pause and notice what this truth stirs in you. The seasons you’re walking through right now matter to God. As we continue, let’s lean in and explore what this passage reveals about where you are—and how God may be meeting you there.
Use this in your journal: Reflect on the season you are currently walking through. Does it feel like a time of waiting, growth, healing, or change? Write about where you see God’s timing at work—even if it feels unclear right now. Ask yourself how trusting God’s plan might bring peace instead of pressure in this season.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does Ecclesiastes 3:1 mean?
Ecclesiastes 3:1 teaches that God has established a purpose and season for every event in life. Nothing happens outside of His timing.
Why is God’s timing important?
God’s timing helps us grow in trust and faith. Even when seasons feel difficult, they are often shaping us for something meaningful.
How can I trust God during uncertain seasons?
Prayer, reflection, and daily time in God’s Word can help ground your heart and remind you that every season has purpose.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for being present in every season of my life. When I struggle to understand Your timing, help me to trust Your heart. Teach me to release what I cannot control and to rest in the truth that You are always at work. Meet me where I am today, and guide me gently into what comes next. Amen.
