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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 16 MIN

15 | Finding Meaning When Life Feels Empty: Lessons from Ecclesiastes

from Peace Over Perfection | Christian podcast | Devotional | Scripture, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Verses for Anxiety, Biblical Application | Trusting God · host Susan Shropshire

If you’ve ever asked questions like: “Why do I feel so empty inside?” “What’s my purpose in life?” “Why does it seem like nothing I do really matters?” —you’re not alone. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re diving into the Book of Ecclesiastes—an honest, thought-provoking look at what gives life real meaning. We’ll explore why even wisdom, work, and success can leave us unfulfilled, and how God offers purpose, peace, and joy that last. We’ll look at: ✨ What “meaningless” (hevel) really means—and how it points us to God, not despair ✨ Why striving for success, perfection, or pleasure never truly satisfies the heart ✨ How God weaves purpose into every season of life—even the hard ones ✨ Simple, biblical truths to help you find peace right where you are ✨ How to stop chasing the wind and start resting in the One who gives life meaning Friend, Ecclesiastes isn’t a hopeless book—it’s an invitation to stop searching for worth in all the wrong places and start finding fulfillment in the God who made you on purpose, for a purpose. Resources Mentioned: My Amazon Storefront (my favorite products) https://www.amazon.com/shop/susanshropshire Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/peaceoverperfectionpod Free PDF: Quiet the Spiral – 10 Common Lies & the Scripture to Fight Them https://abundantlylivedlife.myflodesk.com/wmuquzsqnf Connect With Me: Email → [email protected] Podcast → Peace Over Perfection on Apple Podcasts Instagram → @susan.shropshire https://www.instagram.com/susan.shropshire TikTok → Susan Shropshire https://www.tiktok.com/@susanshropshire  

In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re diving into the Book of Ecclesiastes—an honest, thought-provoking look at what gives life real meaning. We’ll explore why even wisdom, work, and success can leave us unfulfilled, and how God offers purpose, peace, and joy that last.

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If you’ve ever asked questions like: “Why do I feel so empty inside?” “What’s my purpose in life?” “Why does it seem like nothing I do really matters?” —you’re not alone. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re diving into the Book of...

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