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September 17

Thursday, September 17, 2026

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in their hearts, yet so that man can’t find out the work that God has done from the beginning even to the end.”

Ecclesiastes 3:11 (WEB)

Trusting in God's Perfect Timing

In Ecclesiastes 3, the speaker reflects on the rhythm of life, noting that there is a time for every purpose under heaven, while pondering the burdens and limitations of human labor. The verse acknowledges God's sovereignty, emphasizing that everything is made beautiful in its time and that eternity is set in human hearts. This creates a tension, as humans cannot fully comprehend God's work from beginning to end. Notice the juxtaposition between the beauty of God's timing and the mystery that remains hidden, highlighting both divine order and human limitation. Consider today how you respond to the mystery in your life, finding moments where beauty emerges unexpectedly.

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