Eklezyas 4:6

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.

NASB 2020 a faithful rendition in music. Instructions: If you go to the NASB 2020 translation and switch the audio narrator to Music Bible the entire Bible audio will switch to the Music Bible Audio. Experience the beauty and wisdom of Song of Songs and Ecclesiastes in just 7 days through word-for-word Scripture songs. Each day, listen to passages that capture the depth of love, the pursuit of meaning, and the reflections of life under the sun—brought to life through music.

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

Discover practical wisdom from the Bible about establishing healthy rhythms of work, rest and play.