Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the overcast day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it!
Since this is a momentous day in the history of our country, as those of you who haven't voted know, I will just send scripture and a note on discernment.
Discernment
From the Promise Bible NLT:
When I am confused, where do I turn for clarity, wisdom, understanding and direction?
James 1: 5-8 If you need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants you to do--ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. People like that should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. They can't make up their minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do.
Psalm 119:125 Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your decrees.
Discernment is the ability to interpret events and to understand the true names of people and situations. Discernment is an aspect of wisdom. It enables us to see behind the facades that made the truth. Discernment shows us the way through the maze of options that face us. Like the sun that burns away the fog, discernment cuts through confusion and distractions. Whereas the devil is the "father of lies," God is the father of the truth, and he gives discernment to those who seek it.
1 Corinthians 2:12-16 God has actually given us his Spirit (not the world's spirit) so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us. When we tell you this, we do not use words of human wisdom. We speak words given to us by the Spirit, using the Spirit's words to explain spiritual truths. But people who aren't Christians can't understand these truths from God's Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them because only those who have the Spirit can understand what the Spirit means. We who have the Spirit understand these things, but others can't understand us at all. How could they? For, "Who can know what the Lord is thinking? Who can give him counsel? But we can understand these things for we have the mind of Christ.
Those who believe in Jesus Christ will find that God gives them a new perspective on life. We have the mind of Christ, coming primarily from God's word. It also comes through the Holy Spirit's guiding our thoughts and decisions.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Psoaring thru Psalm 37
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! When I stepped outside this morning in the chilly air, I could see clearly, because it was almost daylight. I am not used yet to this time change.
And it was almost dark at 6 last evening, mostly because of the clouds, but, anyway, we could use the 49 hour weekend!
We saw a fat shiny gator sunning himself on the banks of the lake yesterday, but I didn't get a chance to walk, because of the fine sprinkle that seemed to fall all day. I prayed for rain and God answered, but not in abundance!
We only had one knock on the door for Halloween, although we have lots more kids in the neighborhood than last year. I set the goodies out in a basket and they helped themselves. Last year we had no trick or treaters at all, but some people are transient.
Terry is back from his working vacation in Virginia... said he cut down 200 trees on his bro-in-laws property. Some retirement!! It was good to see him!
Our Beauty Berry bush in the backyard is really attracting the mockingbirds! It is full of fat, purple berries. I think of the days when I used to hang sheets on the line to dry, and did not appreciate purple berries! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Don't worry about the wicked.
Don't envy those who do wrong.
For like grass, they soon fade away.
Like springtime flowers, they soon wither.
Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the Lord,
Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence as clear as the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine
like the noonday sun.
Be s till in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop your anger!
Turn from your rage!
Do not envy others---
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed
but those who trust in the Lord will
possess the land....
It is better to be godly and have little
than to be evil and possess much.
For the strength of the wicked will be shattered
but the Lord takes care of the godly.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
And it was almost dark at 6 last evening, mostly because of the clouds, but, anyway, we could use the 49 hour weekend!
We saw a fat shiny gator sunning himself on the banks of the lake yesterday, but I didn't get a chance to walk, because of the fine sprinkle that seemed to fall all day. I prayed for rain and God answered, but not in abundance!
We only had one knock on the door for Halloween, although we have lots more kids in the neighborhood than last year. I set the goodies out in a basket and they helped themselves. Last year we had no trick or treaters at all, but some people are transient.
Terry is back from his working vacation in Virginia... said he cut down 200 trees on his bro-in-laws property. Some retirement!! It was good to see him!
Our Beauty Berry bush in the backyard is really attracting the mockingbirds! It is full of fat, purple berries. I think of the days when I used to hang sheets on the line to dry, and did not appreciate purple berries! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Don't worry about the wicked.
Don't envy those who do wrong.
For like grass, they soon fade away.
Like springtime flowers, they soon wither.
Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the Lord,
Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence as clear as the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine
like the noonday sun.
Be s till in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop your anger!
Turn from your rage!
Do not envy others---
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed
but those who trust in the Lord will
possess the land....
It is better to be godly and have little
than to be evil and possess much.
For the strength of the wicked will be shattered
but the Lord takes care of the godly.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 31, 2008
Psalm 63
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! When I stepped outside this morning, the sky was full of clouds and I thought maybe we would get some rain, but now the sun is shining, and nearly all the clouds are gone, so in God's timing, I think the rain will come. We are very dry right now and fire danger is high.
Yesterday, I was able to take time to get a walk in, and felt much better for it. I stopped at the first shelter to look for the babies, but did not see them. However, Mama was hiding in her usual spot off to the side, almost hidden in the bushes. So I walked on out to the tower and had my jacket zipped up because the chilly wind was really blowing off the lake. I watched two anhingas, one looking like it was posed on the water in the lake, drying its wings, actually, it was on a branch which was not visible to me, and the other was close by in a mangrove bush. As I watched, the anhinga took off right down into the water, gliding very quietly, and then came up for air, and went down again right away. God is good!
As I walked back, I stopped at the shelter again, and could just see a small head under the floor of the shelter, but could not see mama, so I guess the babies were still there, and trying to keep warm in the water, which was probably warmer than the air!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 65
What mighty praise, O God, belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you, for you answer our prayers,
and to you all people will come.
Though our hearts are filled with sins, you forgive them all.
What joy for those you choose to bring near,
those who live in your holy courts.
What joys await us inside your Holy Temple.
You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds,
O God our Savior.
You are the hope of everyone on earth,
even those who sail on distant seas.
You formed the mountains by your power,
and armed yourself with mighty strength.
You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves,
and silenced the shouting of the nations.
Those who live at the ends of the earth
stand in awe of your wonders.
From where the sun rises to where it sets,
you inspire shouts of joy.
You take care of the earth and water it,
making it rich and fertile.
The rivers of God will not run dry,
they provide a bountiful harvest of grain,
for you have ordered it so.
You drench the plowed ground with rain,
melting the clods and leveling the ridges.
You soften the earth with showers and bless its abundant crops.
You crown the year with a bountiful harvest:
the wilderness becomes a lush pasture,
and the hillsides blossom with joy.
The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep,
and the valleys are carpeted with grain.
They all shout and sing for joy!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, I was able to take time to get a walk in, and felt much better for it. I stopped at the first shelter to look for the babies, but did not see them. However, Mama was hiding in her usual spot off to the side, almost hidden in the bushes. So I walked on out to the tower and had my jacket zipped up because the chilly wind was really blowing off the lake. I watched two anhingas, one looking like it was posed on the water in the lake, drying its wings, actually, it was on a branch which was not visible to me, and the other was close by in a mangrove bush. As I watched, the anhinga took off right down into the water, gliding very quietly, and then came up for air, and went down again right away. God is good!
As I walked back, I stopped at the shelter again, and could just see a small head under the floor of the shelter, but could not see mama, so I guess the babies were still there, and trying to keep warm in the water, which was probably warmer than the air!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 65
What mighty praise, O God, belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you, for you answer our prayers,
and to you all people will come.
Though our hearts are filled with sins, you forgive them all.
What joy for those you choose to bring near,
those who live in your holy courts.
What joys await us inside your Holy Temple.
You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds,
O God our Savior.
You are the hope of everyone on earth,
even those who sail on distant seas.
You formed the mountains by your power,
and armed yourself with mighty strength.
You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves,
and silenced the shouting of the nations.
Those who live at the ends of the earth
stand in awe of your wonders.
From where the sun rises to where it sets,
you inspire shouts of joy.
You take care of the earth and water it,
making it rich and fertile.
The rivers of God will not run dry,
they provide a bountiful harvest of grain,
for you have ordered it so.
You drench the plowed ground with rain,
melting the clods and leveling the ridges.
You soften the earth with showers and bless its abundant crops.
You crown the year with a bountiful harvest:
the wilderness becomes a lush pasture,
and the hillsides blossom with joy.
The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep,
and the valleys are carpeted with grain.
They all shout and sing for joy!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Hold On!
Good Morning, Dear friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, another chilly but beautiful morning, with the wind blowing and sky mostly clear. When I stepped outside this morning, I could actually see the little dipper almost overhead. All the other stars seemed so close I could almost touch them. I was amazed at God's creation! I don't think about them during the day, but there they are, just as God always is.
I stopped by the Park yesterday, with the intent of walking, but seems the cooler weather has affected my arthritic knee and foot, so it was too painful to try. I talked to Mike, instead, and found out he is at Sawgrass most of the time now. He only spends one day a week at Ft. DeSoto. He finds it very strange to be the only one there, since taking care of the whole park is foreign to him. He was told there was a hive of Africanized bees on the Maple trail, and went out there, and actually found two hives, but didn't think they posed a threat to anyone. He didn't really know what he could have done about it, anyway, other than closing down the trail. Life gets interesting, but God is good!
From Quiet Moments with God for Teachers:
Preserve me, O God, for in you I put my trust.
Psalm 16:1 NKJV
On days when when it seems that our days are "bucking bronco" days, instead of "tired old nag" days, we need to "just hold on" to our faith in the Lord and stay in the saddle.
One of the foremost ways in which we hold on to the Lord is through constant communication with Him--a continual flow of prayer and praise. We can pray in any place at any time. Even a "thought" prayer turns our will and focus toward the Lord and puts our trust in Him It is when we lose touch with the Lord that we are in danger of "falling " into panic and the frustration, frenzy, and failure that can come with it.
The Lord knows the end from the beginning of each day, and He knows how long the current upheaval in your life will last. Above all He knows how to bring you safely through each "wild ride," keeping you in His divine peace all the way.
Harriet Beecher Stowe offered this advice:
When you get in a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Always remember that you don't "ride" the beasts of this life alone. The Lord is with you, and He has the reins firmly in His grasp. Just hold on!
Whatever God calls us to do,He also makes possible for us to accomplish.
Unknown
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I stopped by the Park yesterday, with the intent of walking, but seems the cooler weather has affected my arthritic knee and foot, so it was too painful to try. I talked to Mike, instead, and found out he is at Sawgrass most of the time now. He only spends one day a week at Ft. DeSoto. He finds it very strange to be the only one there, since taking care of the whole park is foreign to him. He was told there was a hive of Africanized bees on the Maple trail, and went out there, and actually found two hives, but didn't think they posed a threat to anyone. He didn't really know what he could have done about it, anyway, other than closing down the trail. Life gets interesting, but God is good!
From Quiet Moments with God for Teachers:
Preserve me, O God, for in you I put my trust.
Psalm 16:1 NKJV
On days when when it seems that our days are "bucking bronco" days, instead of "tired old nag" days, we need to "just hold on" to our faith in the Lord and stay in the saddle.
One of the foremost ways in which we hold on to the Lord is through constant communication with Him--a continual flow of prayer and praise. We can pray in any place at any time. Even a "thought" prayer turns our will and focus toward the Lord and puts our trust in Him It is when we lose touch with the Lord that we are in danger of "falling " into panic and the frustration, frenzy, and failure that can come with it.
The Lord knows the end from the beginning of each day, and He knows how long the current upheaval in your life will last. Above all He knows how to bring you safely through each "wild ride," keeping you in His divine peace all the way.
Harriet Beecher Stowe offered this advice:
When you get in a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Always remember that you don't "ride" the beasts of this life alone. The Lord is with you, and He has the reins firmly in His grasp. Just hold on!
Whatever God calls us to do,He also makes possible for us to accomplish.
Unknown
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Hope
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the chilly day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! I don't know about you all, but after I got in bed last night, I got up and put sox on! My feet were cold!
When I stepped outside this morning, I didn't stay long enough to enjoy the stars twinkling in the black sky, but I did watch for a few seconds, a twinkling light on a plane headed north, very high. God's Creation is good!
With Louis' radiation schedule, I am finding it difficult to get my walk in, but will try to do better. I drove in the Park yesterday to take some cake to Mike, and talked with Francia for a few minutes. (I also included her in the cake offering). She was on her way out early to go vote. The park was quiet at that time, because of the wind and coolness of the weather, but I saw the usual egrets and ibis poking their way along. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What is my hope?
1 Peter 1:3-6 All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And God, in his mighty power, will protect you until you receive this salvation, because you are trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for all to see. So be truly glad! there is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.
When people get motion sickness, they need to fix their eyes on the horizon in order to regain composure. Remaining fixed on a point in the distance helps us travel. Jesus' followers fix their eyes on an eternal horizon. This gives us hope in all the discomforts of daily life.
How can I have hope when times are tough?
Hebrews 10:23 Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.
Our hope is rooted in God's integrity and faithfulness. When everything else falls apart we can cling to the fact that God keeps His word.
John 14:1 Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me.
John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
Our troubles do not surprise the Lord and should not surprise us. Trouble is rampant in this fallen world. Our focus should be on Jesus who has overcome this world and all its troubles.
Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis (due to a 'puter glitch, this message should have been sent yesterday, but I lost it)
When I stepped outside this morning, I didn't stay long enough to enjoy the stars twinkling in the black sky, but I did watch for a few seconds, a twinkling light on a plane headed north, very high. God's Creation is good!
With Louis' radiation schedule, I am finding it difficult to get my walk in, but will try to do better. I drove in the Park yesterday to take some cake to Mike, and talked with Francia for a few minutes. (I also included her in the cake offering). She was on her way out early to go vote. The park was quiet at that time, because of the wind and coolness of the weather, but I saw the usual egrets and ibis poking their way along. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What is my hope?
1 Peter 1:3-6 All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And God, in his mighty power, will protect you until you receive this salvation, because you are trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for all to see. So be truly glad! there is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.
When people get motion sickness, they need to fix their eyes on the horizon in order to regain composure. Remaining fixed on a point in the distance helps us travel. Jesus' followers fix their eyes on an eternal horizon. This gives us hope in all the discomforts of daily life.
How can I have hope when times are tough?
Hebrews 10:23 Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.
Our hope is rooted in God's integrity and faithfulness. When everything else falls apart we can cling to the fact that God keeps His word.
John 14:1 Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me.
John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
Our troubles do not surprise the Lord and should not surprise us. Trouble is rampant in this fallen world. Our focus should be on Jesus who has overcome this world and all its troubles.
Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis (due to a 'puter glitch, this message should have been sent yesterday, but I lost it)
Monday, October 27, 2008
Attitude
Good morning, Dear friends and Prayer Partners! This is the very cool day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! When I stepped outside this morning, the black sky was pin-pointed with myriads of stars and all was still. Beautiful! I should say, all was still except for the crunching of acorns under my feet. We have a bumper crop this year...no reason for the squirrels to go hungry. I swept hundreds off the porch yesterday and they will be back today!
I went for a walk in the Park yesterday after church, so I wouldn't waste a beautiful day. It was already getting crowded with parents pushing strollers, and lots of visitors. I stopped at the first shelter and all the babies were clumped together just below the bridge. Mama gator was off to the side. I am surprised that the babies are still there after about three or four weeks. The eighteen that hatched out Labor Day were totally gone within three weeks. But God is good!
I also saw an osprey posing high in a tree, and other patrons spied him, too. Very majestic! A fat gator was lying on the bank of the lake as I drove in and was enjoying the sun on his back. Always something interesting to see at the Park.
From Quiet Moments with God:
1 Corinthians 10:31 Whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God.
"To love what you do and feel that it matters--how could anything be more fun?" asks Katharine Graham.
That's what we all desire, isn't it?
No matter what work we do, our attitude toward our work is vital to our basic sense of self-worth. The ideal for us all is to love the work we do and feel that it has significance. While no job is enjoyable or pleasant all the time, it is possible to derive satisfaction from what we bring to a job--the attitude with which we perform our tasks.
Brother Lawrence, the seventeenth-century Carmelite, found joy in his job washing dishes at the monastery. In the monotony of his routine work, he found the opportunity to focus on God and feel His presence.
Modern day entrepreneurs Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield make and sell ice cream with a purpose. the bottom line of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc. is "How much money is left over at the end of the year?" and "How have we improved life in the community?"
"Leftover money" goes to fund the Ben &Jerry's Foundation, which distributes funds to worthy nonprofit causes. These are charities that help needy children, preserve the Amazonian rain forest, provide safe shelter for emotionally or psychologically distressed people, and fund a business staffed by formerly unemployed homeless people. By helping others with their profits, Ben and Jerry put more meaning into their ice cream business.
The scriptures teach that all service ranks the same with God, because it not what you do that matters, but the spirit in which you do it.A street sweeper who does his work to serve God and bless the people who travel on the streets is as pleasing to Him ans the priest or pastor who teaches and nurtures his congregation.
If you feel your work is insignificant, ask God to open your eyes! When you do all for Him and to serve others, no task is unimportant!
Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is great if given with affection.
Pindar
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I went for a walk in the Park yesterday after church, so I wouldn't waste a beautiful day. It was already getting crowded with parents pushing strollers, and lots of visitors. I stopped at the first shelter and all the babies were clumped together just below the bridge. Mama gator was off to the side. I am surprised that the babies are still there after about three or four weeks. The eighteen that hatched out Labor Day were totally gone within three weeks. But God is good!
I also saw an osprey posing high in a tree, and other patrons spied him, too. Very majestic! A fat gator was lying on the bank of the lake as I drove in and was enjoying the sun on his back. Always something interesting to see at the Park.
From Quiet Moments with God:
1 Corinthians 10:31 Whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God.
"To love what you do and feel that it matters--how could anything be more fun?" asks Katharine Graham.
That's what we all desire, isn't it?
No matter what work we do, our attitude toward our work is vital to our basic sense of self-worth. The ideal for us all is to love the work we do and feel that it has significance. While no job is enjoyable or pleasant all the time, it is possible to derive satisfaction from what we bring to a job--the attitude with which we perform our tasks.
Brother Lawrence, the seventeenth-century Carmelite, found joy in his job washing dishes at the monastery. In the monotony of his routine work, he found the opportunity to focus on God and feel His presence.
Modern day entrepreneurs Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield make and sell ice cream with a purpose. the bottom line of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc. is "How much money is left over at the end of the year?" and "How have we improved life in the community?"
"Leftover money" goes to fund the Ben &Jerry's Foundation, which distributes funds to worthy nonprofit causes. These are charities that help needy children, preserve the Amazonian rain forest, provide safe shelter for emotionally or psychologically distressed people, and fund a business staffed by formerly unemployed homeless people. By helping others with their profits, Ben and Jerry put more meaning into their ice cream business.
The scriptures teach that all service ranks the same with God, because it not what you do that matters, but the spirit in which you do it.A street sweeper who does his work to serve God and bless the people who travel on the streets is as pleasing to Him ans the priest or pastor who teaches and nurtures his congregation.
If you feel your work is insignificant, ask God to open your eyes! When you do all for Him and to serve others, no task is unimportant!
Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is great if given with affection.
Pindar
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 24, 2008
Work
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the rainy day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, I prayed for rain and the Lord answered. No walking today, at least not outside. God is Good!
We went to the Park yesterday and saw a few people out with their pups, and more walking. Looks like Mike is there everyday taking care of the aquarium and the snakes. This is good!
I did not see the cats all day yesterday, so maybe they have moved to someone else in the neighborhood. The food I put out for them was gone and the plate tipped over, but I don't know if they ate it or the bluejays got it. Anyway, I will keep looking out for them.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How is my work important to the Lord?
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 This should be your ambition: to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we commanded you before. As a result, people who are not Christians will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others to meet your financial needs.
Work is God's plan for our lives. Those who work diligently experience many benefits in their own lives and bring benefits to others. God promises two basic rewards for faithful work: (1) having a more credible witness to nonbelievers and (2) having our needs met without having to financially depend on others.
Proverbs 13:11 Wealth from get-rich-schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.
Honest hard work is much better than get-rich-quick schemes. Money quickly gotten is often quickly wasted.
Romans 12:8 If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
God blesses us us when we do work that is in keeping with our gifts and abilities.
What does the Lord promise to those who work hard?
Colossians 3:21:5 work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and the Master you are serving is Christ.
God promises a reward to those who work hard. That reward can include--but is not limited to--financial prosperity. It may be the rewards of respect and personal satisfaction or the joy of contributing to the welfare of another.
How will God help me when my work is hard?
Psalm 145:14 The Lord helps the fallen and lifts up those bent beneath their loads.
As with any burden we bear, we can trust God to help us on the job.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis (Have a blessed weekend, and Go Rays!)
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