GALATIA 5:22-23

Author Joshua Becker has seen something beautiful happen when people right-size the quantity of their possessions—in the process, the people themselves are changed. So although this devotional is about minimizing your stuff, you’ll discover that owning less means making yourself over too! As you decrease the amount of things you own, you’ll be amazed at how your faith, sense of purpose, and spirit of generosity grow in abundance.

Workaholism and constant busyness are often applauded in our world, and it can be a challenge to rest. In order to execute our roles and plans effectively, we must learn to rest or we will have nothing left to contribute to those we love and to the goals we’ve set. Let’s spend the next five days learning about rest and how we can incorporate what we've learned into our lives.

Are you experiencing a wilderness season, finding no water or oasis for your soul? What if this season held the greatest hope of all: to know God’s Presence intimately, authentically, and passionately? This devotional encourages you that this time is not wasted, though some days you feel as if you are going nowhere. Because no matter what terrain you tread, God is journeying with you as Comforter, Life-giver, & Friend.

Traditional time management can cause stress when the goal is to get life "under control" by our own strength and self-discipline. But the Bible tells us we receive peace and rest when we trust God with our time. In this 6-day plan, you will learn how a God-centered approach to time management leads to receiving all the good He has for you, including His joy and peace.