A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, June 3
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
What is it about these verses that makes them so powerful and tender at the same time? We are human beings, created in the image of God, just as he planned for us to be. And our lives are not accidents, mistakes or coincidences. Our lives are full of all of these “times”. God imagined lives for us which are rich with experiences and opportunities. Maybe one of the things I love about the verses is that they allow for all sorts of happiness and sadness, love, loss, abundance and need. This is how our lives move along. When we are going through a difficult time, we can know this to be a part of life. God did not abandon us to some accidental “hell on earth.” We are going through a time, which will pass. We are going with God, as He planned.
Holy Lord, I am thankful for all that you lead me through. But I am most thankful that you are by my side. Amen
Becky, transforming
Daily devotions
Wednesday June 3rd, 2026
New Seasons
(Focus Recent Graduates
Today’s Reading Ecclesiastes 3: 1-6
Ecclesiastes 3:1
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
This is one of my favorite chapters 3:1-8.
As I continue to grow older, difficulties I encounter won’t last forever and even the good things may not stay the same. I am learning to adapt myself to the seasons of change. Things are always changing. Sometimes changes are exciting and sometimes change is difficult or painful. Either way we make it through the changes. Of Course there will always be some worry and fearful emotions. BUT if we keep our eyes on Jesus because he is changeless, always…
Ecclesiaster 3:1-8 New Seasons
These beautiful words are very easy to understand. I checked a few versions and all were clear. This made me think that this would make a wonderful unit of study to do in Sunday School. If our young people leave with this knowledge they might better understand all that life might hold for them. At 83, I can look back and see all that this verse contains were a part of my life in one way or another. To have that understanding earlier could be very helpful, Today's thought for the day is as important as the words from Ecclesiastes. "Life may change, but I am anchored by an unchanging God."
Prayer: Gracious God, your word…
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Time and experience have revealed how profound this passage of Scripture is. I was ten when The Byrds hit the charts with their version of Pete Seeger’s song with its lyrics taken directly from this passage. I still hear it every time this passage is read, but its truth has become far more important than having my ears tickled by a catchy tune and 1960s guitar work. I like the words from this morning’s reflection. “Life may change, but we are anchored by an unchanging God.”
Prayer - Unchanging and steadfast God, life has presented all of us with mountaintop experiences, deep, dark valleys and everything in between. Through it all, you carry us to each new day…