ECLESIASTÉS 4:5-7

We all have emotions that compete for control of our lives. And those emotions can get us in trouble when we let them be the boss of us. In this 7-day reading plan, Andy Stanley shares a scriptural “how-to” about saying no to destructive emotions. We need to monitor our hearts—not just our behavior—to prevent emotions like guilt, envy, fear, and anger from bossing us around.

Ecclesiastes begins with a declaration of "Everything is meaningless!" When the Teacher of Israel begins his writing in this book with a definitive declaration of the utterly futile nature of "everything," it’s not exactly a warm invitation to keep reading. But the Teacher’s exclamation calls men not to despair and dejection, simply sitting and awaiting our own bitter and futile end. Rather, Teacher asks us to examine our lives and times. We still must live and do—but what, where, why, how, and with whom are what we are invited to examine. Written by J.R. Hudberg

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme of this year is, “Do good; seek justice (Isaiah 1:17).” was prepared by The Minnesota Council of Churches, based in the USA. Join our journey of prayer! To reflect beyond the confessional divisions that exist among Christians.

Walk through Ecclesiastes in 10 days as we discover the emptiness of life “under the sun” and learn to find lasting identity, belonging, and purpose in our relationship with the Lord. This devotional will help you face life’s big questions with honesty, wisdom, and gospel hope.