Ed Young Devotionals

Colossians 3:2 urges us to set our minds on things above, reminding us that a heavenly perspective transforms how we see people, handle pain, and live with purpose in the everyday. When eternity becomes our lens, we gain clarity, hope, and a deeper sense of what truly matters—even in the most ordinary moments.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 reveals that God has set eternity in our hearts, explaining the deep, persistent ache we feel even in life’s best moments—a longing that points us beyond this world to our true home with Him. This holy homesickness is not a flaw but a divine reminder that we were made for more, calling us to live with eternal perspective, hope, and dependence on God each day.

Philippians 3:20 reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven, calling us to live each day with eternal purpose, hope, and identity, even while navigating a world that often feels foreign. This perspective reorients our priorities, urging us to represent God's kingdom with grace, peace, and love in every space we enter.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that God has placed eternity in our hearts, meaning our deep longing and restlessness in this world is a divine clue—we were made for heaven, not for settling here. This homesick ache isn't weakness, but a holy reminder to live with eternal purpose, holding loosely to the temporary and leaning into God's greater calling.

John 14:2–3 assures us that Jesus is personally preparing a place for us in the Father’s house, not just promising a future home, but inviting us into the security and love of that reality even now—so we can live with peace, purpose, and the joy of already belonging.

Philippians 3:20 reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven, and the deep longing we feel for belonging and wholeness is not a flaw but a sign we were made for more—calling us to live with eternal purpose even as we wait for our Savior to bring us home.

1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us that while we now see ourselves and God dimly, a day is coming when we will see clearly—fully known, fully loved, and fully ourselves—restored into the truest version of who God created us to be.

Revelation 21:4 promises that God will one day wipe away every tear, replacing pain and loss with healing and wholeness—a hope that allows us to practice deep, lasting gratitude today, even in the midst of sorrow.

1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us that while our understanding is limited now, a day is coming when we will see God clearly and be fully known—free from fear, shame, and misunderstanding—inviting us to live authentically today in light of that eternal promise.

John 14:2 reminds us that Jesus is preparing a real and personal home for us in the Father’s house—a place more solid and lasting than anything on earth—calling us to live with hope, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging even in life’s uncertainties.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that God has placed eternity in our hearts, and the longing we feel for something more—beyond success, experiences, or even joy—is a holy ache meant to lead us home to Him, reshaping how we live today with eternity in view.

Colossians 3:1–2 urges us to fix our hearts and minds on heaven, reminding us that our future with Christ should shape how we live now—with purpose, perspective, and hope. When eternity is our focus, even the ordinary becomes sacred, and our priorities shift from chasing the temporary to building what lasts forever.