Break Free from Life on Autopilot | Ecclesiastes 3:18-21

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to live on autopilot? Wake up, check your phone, rush through the day, react to whatever comes your way, and repeat. No real thought. No real purpose. Just surviving.

Welcome to The Daily, where we step out of autopilot mode and engage with God’s Word—verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

Our text today is Ecclesiastes 3:18-21.

I said in my heart with regard to the children of man that God is testing them that they may see that they themselves are but beasts. For what happens to the children of man and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and man has no advantage over the beasts, for all is vanity. All go to one place. All are from the dust, and to dust all return. Who knows whether the spirit of man goes upward and the spirit of the beast goes down into the earth? — Ecclesiastes 3:18-21

At first glance, this passage can seem confusing, especially if you don’t consider the context from the previous verses. Solomon is reflecting on God’s justice and the human condition. He’s pointing out that God tests us to reveal a critical truth: without understanding and living according to God’s justice, we’re no different from the beasts of the earth.

Here’s the problem—we often live as if we are just beasts, driven by routine and reaction. We wake up, breathe the same air, go through the same motions, and eventually return to the same dust. Our test isn’t just about surviving another day; it’s about waking up spiritually, breaking free from autopilot, and living with purpose, righteousness, and an awareness of eternity.

Think about it—how often do we start our day scrolling through our phones instead of seeking God? How quickly do we react in frustration when life doesn’t go our way, acting on instinct rather than intention? We chase convenience, comfort, and control, forgetting that life isn’t just happening to us; it’s a gift from God, designed for His glory.

But what if we did it differently? What if, instead of living on autopilot, we lived with awareness—reaching for Scripture first thing in the morning, pausing to pray before reacting, and seeing every interaction as an opportunity to reflect God’s justice and grace?

Life isn’t an accident. It’s an assignment. Don’t live like a beast by instinct on autopilot—live like you’ve been called.

#WakeUpSpiritually, #LiveWithPurpose, #FaithOverAutopilot

ASK THIS:
Am I living with intention or just reacting to life?
How does my morning routine reflect my priorities?
In what areas do I operate on autopilot spiritually?
How can I reflect God’s justice and grace today?
DO THIS:
Start your day tomorrow by reaching for Scripture instead of your phone.

PRAY THIS:
Lord, wake me from spiritual autopilot. Help me live each day with purpose, reflecting Your justice and grace in all I do. Amen.

PLAY THIS:
Walking Free.