Ecclesiastes 3:1–9 + The Gift of an Ordinary Day by Katrina Kenison

In a world that rarely slows down, God invites us to be still. In this first season of Be Still: A Walking with Purpose Podcast, Lisa Brenninkmeyer explores six Scriptures that teach us how to stop striving, quiet our hearts, and trust Him in the middle of real life. Through the wisdom of the Bible and the companionship of great books, we’ll discover how God gently holds us steady and invites us to be still—right where we are.

Today we’re going to slow down together with one of the most beloved verses in all of Scripture: “For everything there is a season.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

There are seasons in life we welcome with open arms—births, beginnings, planting, building. And then there are seasons we would rather skip—endings, letting go, watching time pass.

In this episode, Lisa reflects on the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3 alongside Katrina Kenison’s memoir The Gift of an Ordinary Day. Together, they offer a gentle invitation for anyone navigating midlife, motherhood, relocation, identity shifts, or the quiet ache of change.

What do we do when a chapter closes?
How do we make peace with what was while stepping into what is becoming?
How does God hold us steady when everything feels like it’s moving?

In this episode we explore how to:

• Bear witness instead of trying to control
• Embrace slowness instead of striving
• Release nostalgia without losing gratitude
• Root identity in being a beloved daughter of God—not in roles or seasons

God does not steady us by freezing time. He steadies us by being present in every season.

Journaling Questions

1. What season am I resisting right now — and why?
2. Where might God be inviting me to bear witness instead of control?
3. What “ending” do I need to bless so that I can step more freely into what is beginning?

Key Scripture
Ecclesiastes 3:1. For everything there is a season.

Show Mention
Spiritual Motherhood: The Transforming Power of the Feminine Genius. Pre-order for shipping in early August 2026. 

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