Weekly Words of Wisdom: Satisfaction in work

"A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God..." - Ecclesiastes 2:24 (NIV)

So I thought it was fitting, to write this weeks topic for the weekly words of wisdom about work.

Throughout the book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon goes over all the toil, and chasing after the wind. Vanity, most of it is. We can all feel that way. We all have I am sure. Why do I work as hard as I do?

We can say for our kids, and family. Which is part of the truth. You work hard to provide for them, and hope you have give them moments they can treasure.

Still that is part of it. There has to be more, and that is what Solomon realized, something that comes from the hand of God himself. That a man, being a man, human of this Earth must toil to survive. And that there is nothing better than for that man to find satification in his work, his toil. That is a gift, from God.

We all have our down weeks, we all have our tough spots. But it is a great satisfaction, when you work super hard, and see that the work is validated and valued. That, you know you worked hard, and you can rest your mind of it, because your satisfaction came in the delivery of all your skills, thoughts, and talents for the job at hand.

So, not that we should over work, or become work-o-holics. Balance is still desired. Yet when we must toil, lets give it all we have, and get that gift of satisfaction of doing so.

I mean we must toil, we must work. So anything worth doing, is worth doing good an right. I find it to be a very thankful point, that God would care enough about us, to even be in the toil we take on. To offer us true satusfaction in our work, in our toil. Just think of what else he can offer you, if such a thing is imporant to him.

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Weekly words of Wisdom: Being Humble

When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom. - Proverbs 11:2 (NIV)

A man's pride brings him low,
but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. - Proverbs 29:23


Humility brings wisdom, prides brings disgrace. After yesterday's post, where I found out I was on this Top 100 list, and as I was reading through the names on that list and typing my blog post, thinking about vainity and being humble hit me.

I have seen with my own eyes, through my own life that the above is very true. If you pride yourself up on the things 'you' have done, disgrace will follow. However being humble, does bring wisdom.

It opens yourself up to realize that it's not about 'you', but about God and those around you. Then you can learn, and gain wisdom, as your pride does not get in your way, and cause you lack of wisdom, which in turn will cause disgrace.

It's not that you can't be thankful, I am thankful to have been placed on that list. It's not that you can't enjoy 'a win' or victory of when a job well done has taking place. It's being prideful, in that 'I did something', and not really giving thought to who all was involved for you to be where you are.

You hear people giving glory to God on high. It's not just a saying, that is the boasting point. Without God, I would not have been giving the abilities, and the possibilities to even do what I have done. Without those in my life, my wife, kids, etc. I would not be supported and driven to work hard... trust me, I know myself. :-)

And without those team mates that help us with wins, overcome obstacles, that I am a small part of where we are all part of the team, then it would all be impossible.

So, being humble, I am so very thankful to YHWH God, Christ my Lord, my family, my friends, and my team mates. Not because my name ends up on a list, but for giving me the life experiences, ability to learn, love, cry, laugh, and create momments that are my treasures in heaven.

So this weeks words of wisdom, being humble brings wisdom, being full of pride will lead you to fall.

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Proverbs 10:19

19 "When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise." - Proverbs 10:19 (NIV)

I was reading from proverbs today, going through and found the above passage. It really stuck out at me. I have read this same verse before, on different occasions and today it just called out.

Someone once said "God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. We should listen twice as much as we speak."

I think that saying is saying about the same thing proverbs 10:19 is trying to teach us. We should hold our tongues more, and talk less. We can learn more when doing so. We can *not* jump to conclusions when things are being said in haste, and in doing so reply in calm, collective wisdom.

I think this a lesson for everyone, YHWH God above knows I need it reminded to me. Our mouths can get us in trouble so quickly, and words can be just as sharp as a sword, and the wounds can last twice as long.

When we speak, we can either add to the value or something or take away from it. And the subject, sometimes, can be very personal. So I know I am thankful to have read this passage again today, and pray that YHWH God and Christ our Lord guide me so that I take this verse and carry it with me.

This way I will hold my tongue more, or Listen at least twice as much as I speak.

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Proverbs 31:10

"A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies." - Proverbs 31:10 (NIV)

Someone sent me the above passage from the book of Proverbs. When they sent me this, they did not quote the verse, instead they pointed to the verse, and said be careful where your wisdom comes from.

They went on to add their meaning of this verse as good women can't be found, but good men are more abundently found.

However you can't read such a thing from the verse above. And if you read the entire Proverbs 38, you will see that this is from King Lemuel, and it was actually his mother's advice about standing up for those who can't stand for themselves, and to not be overcome with wine or beer. However give such things to those that are hurting and in pain.

Also for the point that the above, 38:10, this is the start of the Wife of Noble Character epilogue. In this, King Lemuel's mother gave him advice for what to look for in a wife. These are choice words from a caring and loving mother to her son. And for sure are wise words.

So I suggest reading the entire passage of things, before making assumptions about meanings.

And so today's focus on YHWH God, the bible and Christ is around Proverbs 38. It has great wisdom in it, coming from a mother to her prince, which became a King.

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Patience

Proverbs 15:18
"A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel." (NIV)

There is a lot of lessons to be learned from the bible. The word 'lot' does not do the amount of knowledge that exists and can be learned from reading the bible.

Proverbs, full of wisdom, is a great place for an eager mind to learn, gain insight, and to help obtain wisdom.

One of the things that is lost, in all of us at times, is patience. That word, sometimes can even make you anger by itself, depending on the situation and it's application.

We have all 'lost our patience' from time to time. Still it's something we should really, really keep close to us as a tool, perspective and ability. Espically in daily life, applying to even our simplest of choirs.

Take what Proverbs says about patience:
Proverbs 15:18
"A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel." (NIV)

That applies to general life, but what about Technical problems? Ever been working on a solution, against the clock, so complex with so many moving parts and it's just not working. Those are the moments that 'test' our patience.

Still it's patience that can provide the ends to the problem you are facing. And so I hope that this can help remind you of that. I know that it helps me. There have been so many times, feeling rushed to solve a problem, that when I stepped back, had patience, and calmly looked at the problem at hand, the solution presented itself.

The following link to 'christianity.about.com' is a great amount of verses from different books of the bible on patience.
christianity.about.com - patience verses

I hope you find the time, no matter how fast paced, and in need the problem is your facing, to use patience and more quickly solve the problem, and daily walk you have.

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Why we do, what we do

On the way in to work today, I saw on the back of a utility truck, a small little square that had:

"Matthew 28:19"
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations..."

This is of course from the KJV of the Bible, from the book of Matthew. The whole verse is:

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" - Matthew 28:19, KJV

It just struck me, driving to work, this other person driving to work, 'why we do, what we do'.

He put that sign on his truck, and who knows how many people paid attention to it. Read it's word while angry with road rage. Passes the words with their eyes, and grinned with a touch of 'good feelings'. Those that never paid much attention to the words in red, on the phone already focusing on the day events.

All of us though, surronding this utility truck. Cars in front, to the left, behind and to the right. All going to do the things we are suppose to be doing.

So I revert back: 'Why do we do, things we do?' More of question now, than a statement.

In asking that question, and referencing Matthew 28:19 again, that's why I do these kinds of post.

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" - Matthew 28:19, KJV




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Earth Day - Celebration of YHWH God's Creation

Today is Earth day. A day to celebrate the Earth, our home. Home to all humans, and lifeforms that make up this most awesome place.

I mean just think about all the lifeforms that exists, just as you walk outside in your own yard. Close your eyes and just try to think of all those livings beings. It's amazing, and can help keep you humble, and thankful.

On this earth day, let's keep focus and give thanks to the creator of it. YHWH, God the Father, LORD your God.

A great link of verses that can easily relate to earth day was composed by Samford University. The link can be found here: Earth Day - Relevant Bible Verses

Also one not mention there, but I thought was great to mention:

Joel 2:21-23 NIV:

21 Be not afraid, O land;
be glad and rejoice.
Surely the LORD has done great things.

22 Be not afraid, O wild animals,
for the open pastures are becoming green.
The trees are bearing their fruit;
the fig tree and the vine yield their riches.

23 Be glad, O people of Zion,
rejoice in the LORD your God,
for he has given you
the autumn rains in righteousness. [a]
He sends you abundant showers,
both autumn and spring rains, as before.

So on this Earth day, gives thanks to the one on most high. To the creator of all things. rejoice, and say aloud thank you for this day, that you have made of God.

I hope you all are able to have gotten some sun today, and can enjoy a little earth on this day.

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