"If anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in a quiet fashion and eat their own bread. But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good. Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!
2 Thessalonians 3:10b-13, 16
Call me crazy, but it is a great blessing to be really busy. It CAN even be a blessing to be so busy that you wonder how everything will be completed. This can be a blessing when the Lord is your source of strength because you can recognize that He is the one who is getting you through. From my perspective, if I am willing to work hard, be diligent, and do my best, I do not think that it is unreasonable or selfish to ask of God to provide the strength, focus, and even skill to complete my tasks well. God is very concerned with all that we do. I believe that He can and will give us strength when we ask of Him. I had never thought about it this way before, but in the previous verses, Paul says to "not grow WEARY OF DOING GOOD." I always assumed this was only referring to doing kind deeds, but I think Paul is more talking about how we work. If the Lord is our strength, why should we grow weary? Paul goes on to request peace continually for the people in every circumstance--even when busy and when working.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped." Psalm 28:7
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Good thoughts. You know I'm proud of you. :)
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