“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven... So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.”
—Ecclesiastes 3:1, 12-13
Savoring the Simple Gifts
Life often feels like a steady march of responsibilities, appointments, and expectations. Yet in Ecclesiastes 3, we are gently reminded that every season—busyness and rest, joy and sorrow, work and Sabbath—has a purpose within God’s grand design. The writer’s wisdom calls us to embrace these moments as God’s gifts:
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Enjoying food and drink with a grateful heart.
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Finding real satisfaction in the work set before us.
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Savoring life’s ordinary pleasures as sacred.
Why Ecclesiastes 3 Matters for Planners
When planning our days, it’s easy to get swept up in “what’s next?” and forget to appreciate “what’s now.” Ecclesiastes urges us to pause. The refrain, “There is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work,” isn’t a call to selfishness—it’s an invitation to holy contentment and mindful gratitude.
Practical Ways to Live This Out
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Make Mealtimes Meaningful: Pause during meals, whether alone or with others, to give thanks and truly taste the goodness before you.
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Celebrate Work, Big and Small: As you complete tasks, recognize the value and purpose in your efforts—whether they’re seen or unseen.
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Mark the Changing Seasons: Use your planner to note transitions—not just appointments, but the shifts in your heart, home, and relationships.
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Build Beauty Into Your Days: Schedule brief moments to enjoy a walk outside, a favorite treat, or the laughter of loved ones.
Planning with an Eternal Perspective
Ecclesiastes 3 assures us that all things—even everyday routines—fit into God’s larger tapestry. You don’t have to wait for a “perfect moment” to enjoy your life or your work. Instead, intentionally create small rituals of gratitude and joy within your daily schedule.
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Write a blessing at the top of your planner page.
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List one thing you enjoyed each day, no matter how minor.
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Reflect weekly on where you found satisfaction in your work—both tasks accomplished and relationships deepened.
An Invitation to Contentment
Our world often glorifies striving for more, but God invites us to contentment here and now. The Divine Design Day Planner isn’t just a tool for productivity; it’s a reminder to notice and cherish the unique blessings in each season of your life.
What simple pleasure brought you joy today? How did you find satisfaction in your work? Share your moments of gratitude in the comments—your reflections might encourage someone else on their journey.
Let’s continue planning—and living—with a sense of wonder, knowing that in every season, God’s gifts are all around us, waiting to be enjoyed.
Dream boldly. Plan wisely. Honor God daily.