Verse of the Day:
58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Happy Labor Day! School starts tomorrow (draggg) and it is going to be a big adjustment getting back into the routine that we haven't had to think about all summer long. The teacher in me thinks it wouldn't be a bad idea to maybe write down some goals or things to get accomplished this school year, but of course that's up to you. :)
Anywho, the verse for today. Sometimes we work really hard for something and it turns out nothing like we planned. You study all night for a big test and you don't do as well as you had hoped. You work extra hard at practice but still someone does better than you in the game. You put all your time and effort into a friendship that the other person doesn't care about. All in all, life can be rough sometimes. All of these things really take a toll on our emotions and our lives. We can feel like no matter what we do we will never be good enough for ourselves, for our friends, for our parents. But if we are giving ourselves to the work of the Lord, we know we will never disappoint God, and He is the one person whose judgement truly matters. God sees EVERY little thing you do and He will reward you greatly for serving Him.
Tomorrow at school do a little extra something that shows you're working for the Lord. Seek out a new kid and invite him/her to your lunch table. Reconnect with a friend who you maybe had a falling out with.
The Simple Truth: There is no way you can go wrong when you're working for the Lord.
Pray:
Lord, we are all facing real difficulties and challenges today. Please do your work in our hearts. Encourage the discouraged. Replace anxiety with peace. Restore relationships. Help us to dream Your dreams. Help us to do Your work with willing hearts. Amen.
Happy First Day of School! :) I'll be praying for all of you.
Love, peace & prayers-
K
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