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Tag Archives: Work
Creative Work
God gave Adam, the first man, an interesting job. Genesis 2:15, 19 (NIV) The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. . . Now the Lord God had formed … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam, Genesis 2:15-19, naming the animals, Work
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The Gift of Work
Some folks hold a negative view of work, counting it as a necessary evil. Work is necessary, and it’s not necessarily evil. Per the Bible, work is a gift from God. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (NIV) I know that there is … Continue reading
First Work, Then Rest
Here in the US, today is Labor Day, a tribute to American workers. It’s a good week to ponder work. Genesis 2:3 (NIV) Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all … Continue reading
Heavenly Rest
Are you tired of the daily drudge? Look ahead! Hebrews 4:9-10 (NLT) So there is a full complete rest still waiting for the people of God. Christ has already entered there. He is resting from his work, just as God did after the … Continue reading
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The Rest of the Week
Today is my back-to-work day. Yesterday was my Sabbath, my day of rest. Exodus 20:9-10 (NIV) Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not … Continue reading
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Zeal for the Work
The third chapter of Nehemiah lists who did what and where to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. One verse includes a unique descriptor. Nehemiah 3:20 (NIV) Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: The Rhythm of Work
Good morning, Lord. From the beginning, You planned for us to work. Our culture seems to scream, “Work less! Work is bad.” Teach me to see work as my opportunity to obey You and serve others–in Jesus’ name.
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Worthy Work
John 5:17 (ESV) Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” We don’t work alone. That’s worth knowing.
Labor with Love
“We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.” Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) The Practice of the Presence of … Continue reading
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Tagged Brother Lawrence, Labor Day, The Practice of the Presence of God, Work
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Prospering Work
This familiar passage from Isaiah looked forward to Jesus Christ: Isaiah 53:10 (NLT) The Lord’s good plan will prosper in his hands. What about you and me? Does God’s good plan prosper in our hands?