God-blessed work is greater than the evil of idleness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, be thankful for whatever your job is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– – –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It seems that many of us are engrossed in much more activity than the legitimate calling given us by God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Busy is also a four-letter word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be on guard that it does not become profane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– – –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“If the Lord does not build the house, your work on it is futile, just like the watchman stands on guard in vain if the Lord does not protect the city.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It is vain (worthless) for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boredom is not a blessing, but rest is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– – –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peace<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contentment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– – –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are the measure of success in the Christian life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are learned, but not gained through knowledge without wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– – –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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