The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 20:19 (HCSB)
19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
The Word of God for encouragement:
Psalm 26:2 (HCSB)
2 Test me, LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
The Word of God for encouragement:
Romans 16:17-18 (HCSB)
17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause dissensions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have learned. Avoid them,
18 for such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.
Romans 16:22-23 (HCSB)
22 I Tertius, who wrote this letter, greet you in the Lord.
23 Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you.
My observation:
No person can accomplish much in this world without the help of others. There are those who help us in life, and there are those who hinder us.
Those who hinder us, we should watch out for. Those who help us we should embrace, and give them the credit they are due.
This is what the Apostle Paul does in the closing remarks in his letter to the church at Rome. Paul was a faithful servant of the Lord, but he had lots of good and able help.
God has a place of service for each of his children in the work of building the kingdom of God. Find your place of service, and serve the Lord faithfully for his glory, honor, and praise.
My prayer:
Father God, my dear Father, I delight to worship you, and to serve you with my whole heart. Father, I thank you for the wisdom and the strength that you provide to do the work that you have assigned to my hands. In Jesus name, Amen.
Colossians 3:23-24 (HCSB)
23 Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men,
24 knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.
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Psalm 130:3-4 (HCSB)
3 Yahweh, if You considered sins, Lord, who could stand?
4 But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be revered.
Psalm 18:6 (HCSB)
6 I called to the LORD in my distress, and I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry to Him reached His ears.
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