Changes For The Glory Of God

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.  (Psalm 90:12 KJV)

It is never too late to change. Then again, it may be too late. We can never know when the number of our days runs out and there is no more time to live life; to enjoy life. 

When the number of our days comes to an end what will we have contributed to humankind? Will we have contributed to the well being of others or have we been a detriment to the life and growth of others.

Jesus did not live and die for himself. He lived and died and lives again for the sake of humankind. He did not think about himself before he willingly sacrificed himself for us. He sole purpose was to save us from ourselves; from our own sinful ways.

So what shall we do as Christians? Shall we live solely for ourselves and our own gratification or live life to the glory of God following in Jesus' footsteps to the cross?

It is the beginning of a new year, maybe it would be wise to take stock of how we have lived our lives and maybe make a few changes that we might live life more fully in the presence of God.

Let us all pray for the wisdom of God that we might live our lives to the glory of God in thankfulness for what Jesus' has done for us. Amen.

God's Peace - Pr. J

Prosper The Work Of Our Hands

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,
    and prosper for us the work of our hands—
    O prosper the work of our hands!

Psalm 90:17

 

The word prosper is often misunderstood. It does not always mean rich in material assets all of the time. To prosper also means to be successful at whatever endeavor one might undertake. We can prosper spiritually or emotionally or intellectually. To prosper means to be fruitful. As a transitive verb it means to be strong and to thrive.

 

The work of our hands is not just for our prosperity; but, in accordance with the will of God to help others, as well. For a homeless person or someone who has lost their home to a natural or man-made disaster things such as food baskets or hand-make quilts or even a tent to give them some shelter, can make one feel like they are not alone in the world; that someone does care; and that they are loved.

 

May God bless the work of our hands that we might be fruitful in all that we do according to His will. 

 

God's Peace - Pr. J