It has been a crazy busy week. Last Friday morning I took off to work with Samaritan’s Purse. Saturday the grandkids were here all day. Sunday was worship day. Monday wasn’t too bad. Tuesday was Joy’s birthday and a little gathering. Wednesday there was Bible Study. Thursday I spoke for the women’s Bible study group at our Frederick campus. And last night we had a church gathering at a local farm.

But this wasn’t all that I did. I worked. I fulfilled responsibilities around the house (cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, etc.). I prepared for Bible study. I touched base with friends and family. I wrote… lot. I kissed babies and children. I engaged with some who are still living with uncertainty after the flood. And I suspect this list could go on and on.

Yes, I’ve been busy and yes I am tired. But it’s a good tired. I’ve given to those who have needed me to give and it’s been a worthwhile week.

You’ve heard the saying, “a little work never hurt anyone.” Well it’s true. So today, I’m going to share a few passages of Scripture that speak to work. Maybe you’ll find one that is exactly what you need today.

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10 – NIV)

“Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. Form him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” (Ephesians 4:15-16 – NIV)

“In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:4-6 – NIV)

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” (Colossians 3:23 – NIV)

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 – NIV)

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 – NIV)

Now let’s get out there and do some good work!

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

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