Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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The work of righteousness brings peace
Isaiah 32:17 says, “And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” (Isa. 32:17). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 5
Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 5
At times especially in this economic climate it can seem that we are running on the hamster wheel and never accomplishing much. We pick up in the morning where we left of the day before and the work just keeps coming, always piling up, but there never seems to be an end. The era of a sea of office cubicals, manufacturing assembly lines and the like seem to go on forever. At times we may ask ourselves; Is this what life is all about? Why am I doing this job? Is there a greater purpose behind our daily work, or are we just grinding away until we go back to the place we came from? This week we will talk about our daily work and how it fits into the bigger plan, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Last, taking a break now and again from work is important. Of course the Bible says work 6 days and rest the 7th (Exodus 34:21). However in this modern world of technology and 24 hour work days, with companies opening their doors 24/7 in some cases, it makes this command challenging for some people. But if you can start your rest in your mind first, developing your own view of what rest looks like you will have a much easier time creating an environment at work or at home that reflects the rest you are looking for. This topic of rest will also be spoken of in more detail in a later post.
So enjoy your work, and look forward to rest! To learn more about developing plans for your work and personal life, read the book, Seven Steps to Freedom. Available today!
Darrell
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Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 4
Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 4
At times especially in this economic climate it can seem that we are running on the hamster wheel and never accomplishing much. We pick up in the morning where we left of the day before and the work just keeps coming, always piling up, but there never seems to be an end. The era of a sea of office cubicals, manufacturing assembly lines and the like seem to go on forever. At times we may ask ourselves; Is this what life is all about? Why am I doing this job? Is there a greater purpose behind our daily work, or are we just grinding away until we go back to the place we came from? This week we will talk about our daily work and how it fits into the bigger plan, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
I have often been told by a close elder, that when you work, do it for the Lord (Colossians 3:23). This ring’s true for everybody. It is kind of like saying “take pride in your work”. When we are not trying to please our human bosses, but trying to attain the “higher goal”, the “bigger vision”, it makes reaching that goal less stressful. As the Bible says, “seek first the Kingdom of God and all other things will be given to you” (Matthew 6:3). This subject of the Kingdom of God will be spoken of in more depth in another post.
More to come…
Darrell
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Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 3
Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 3
At times especially in this economic climate it can seem that we are running on the hamster wheel and never accomplishing much. We pick up in the morning where we left of the day before and the work just keeps coming, always piling up, but there never seems to be an end. The era of a sea of office cubicals, manufacturing assembly lines and the like seem to go on forever. At times we may ask ourselves; Is this what life is all about? Why am I doing this job? Is there a greater purpose behind our daily work, or are we just grinding away until we go back to the place we came from? This week we will talk about our daily work and how it fits into the bigger plan, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Just like everything else in life, we go through changes in our work environment. It does not necessarily mean we leave a specific company. It may be as easy as a promotion or demotion to a different job more fitting to our goals at that point in time of our lives (Ecclesiastes 3:1). This could also include leaving a company altogether for another job opportunity, but nevertheless, change is good (Joshua 1:9). So if you are feeling restless at your current position ask yourself and do some praying about what may be a solution to that problem. It may be as easy a solution as changing your work environment, like listening to a music station or taking some mid-day break for meditation or “nap” time. But the point is, even those little breaks can really make a positive change in the day to day stresses that come at us from our work environment.
More to come…
Darrell
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Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 2
Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 2
At times especially in this economic climate it can seem that we are running on the hamster wheel and never accomplishing much. We pick up in the morning where we left of the day before and the work just keeps coming, always piling up, but there never seems to be an end. The era of a sea of office cubicals, manufacturing assembly lines and the like seem to go on forever. At times we may ask ourselves; Is this what life is all about? Why am I doing this job? Is there a greater purpose behind our daily work, or are we just grinding away until we go back to the place we came from? This week we will talk about our daily work and how it fits into the bigger plan, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Next, our work is important to enjoy (Ecclesiastes 2:24). If we do not enjoy the work we do how can we do a good job at it? It may take sometime to figure out what you are best at doing in this world. As I know it has taken me sometime, but any job we do, regardless of how long we work at it, can teach us somethings for the next step we take in life. This is part of what life is all about, living and learning from our day to day work. Some of us of course are better at certain jobs than others, but regardless, the lesson’s you learn from your work, can be used for the rest of your life!
More to come…
Darrell
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Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 1
Work, Labour and Wages – Is your 9 to 5 job part of God’s plan? – Part 1
At times especially in this economic climate it can seem that we are running on the hamster wheel and never accomplishing much. We pick up in the morning where we left of the day before and the work just keeps coming, always piling up, but there never seems to be an end. The era of a sea of office cubicals, manufacturing assembly lines and the like seem to go on forever. At times we may ask ourselves; Is this what life is all about? Why am I doing this job? Is there a greater purpose behind our daily work, or are we just grinding away until we go back to the place we came from? This week we will talk about our daily work and how it fits into the bigger plan, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice.
Of course there are many reasons for why a person may be working in a particular job, such as supplementing income, a new baby being on the way, extra cash for schooling or just to pay the bills at the end of the month. But is there something greater than just doing that job to pay the bills? First, taking care of your family ought to be a priority, although money is not the only way to take care of one’s family, if you are the “bread winner”, it certainly helps (1 Timothy 5:8). There are also some other verses in the Bible that suggest money answers many questions (Ecclesiastes 10:19). The point is, doing a job to solely earn money is not necessarily a sin (2 Thessalonians 3:10). However, working with integrity and honesty to help others should be just as important as the hourly wage or salary you receive (1 Timothy 6:10).
More to come…
Darrell
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A Job Security less Generation – Final Part
A Job Security less Generation – Part 4
This article is not meant to point fingers at any one person, organization or demographic, but to simply show the plight of a generation of millennial babies, as we are so aptly called, and the seemingly hopeless prospects many of us have in developing and maintaining a future for ourselves and any future family we may plan to make in this world, we call home…cont’d.
Last, there is a simple solution to all of this mess. Jesus said let us love one another, as He has also loved us (John 13:34). The main problem is not that there are not enough jobs going around or that people are staying on the job to long, etc. The problem is that we as a nation or nations are not listening to the Big Guy upstairs! Albeit we do have to earn money to survive in this world, but it is not the money that sustains us, we must turn back to our roots and our God in order to see what the real problem is in our economy!
The real problem is that, it is not “our” economy and it never was “our” economy! We have an omnipotent God above all who is the sovereign over all things. And if we are not listening to Him, well “our” economy, as we so aptly put it, is doomed to fail.
To learn more about how you can redevelop or develop for the first time a relationship with God, find my most recent book, Seven Steps to Freedom and start developing a more solid plan for your future and the ones you care about!
Darrell
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A Job Security less Generation – Part 3
A Job Security less Generation – Part 3
This article is not meant to point fingers at any one person, organization or demographic, but to simply show the plight of a generation of millennial babies, as we are so aptly called, and the seemingly hopeless prospects many of us have in developing and maintaining a future for ourselves and any future family we may plan to make in this world, we call home…cont’d
Third, the concerns of the economy, over all, have put fear into some people’s lives as to where the hope is for the future. Various protests, civil unrest throughout various countries and proxy wars in others have upset the future of the world’s economy. Not to mention rising energy prices and food costs, that affects our everyday lives. Is there a solution? Where could it be?
There is a solution…read the final part to find out more.
Darrell
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Job Security less Generation – Part 2
A Job Security less Generation – Part 2
This article is not meant to point fingers at any one person, organization or demographic, but to simply show the plight of a generation of millennial babies, as we are so aptly called, and the seemingly hopeless prospects many of us have in developing and maintaining a future for ourselves and any future family we may plan to make in this world, we call home…cont’d
Secondly, we were taught that a higher education was the key to freedom. And although I personally enjoyed the 4 years of University that I completed, I finished with a small fortune in debt. Thank God, the military was offering a signing bonus for my field of work and I was able to pay off my debts completely. However, most students are probably not that lucky. In the U.S. alone I have recently heard that the combined student debt for this previous year has been over $1 Trillion U.S. How can the future leaders of our world thrive with this magnitude of debt?
There is a solution…more to come…
Darrell
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