Inspired Faith: 365 Days a Year: Daily Motivation in God's Word by Thomas Nelson

Author:Thomas Nelson [Nelson, Thomas]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Religion, Christian Life, Devotional
ISBN: 9781400320325
Google: dtQKb45MYtYC
Amazon: 1400320321
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Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2012-07-09T22:00:00+00:00

Monday: Power to Persevere

Harvest Time

He makes grass grow for the cattle,

and plants for man to cultivate—

bringing forth food from the earth . . .

and bread that sustains his heart.

(Psalm 104:14–15)

We know that our reward depends not on the job itself but on the faithfulness with which we serve God. (Pope John Paul I)

Every year, farmers go into a flurry of activity when harvest time arrives. The memory of the long hours of hard labor necessary to guarantee a good crop seems to fade in the distance. They feel pride at seeing the finished results of all their work—grain, vegetables, and livestock that will feed many people.

We all experience harvest times in our lives, whether we own a farm or can’t keep a houseplant alive. We must work hard toward our goals, whether they’re professional, personal, or spiritual. But if we’re persistent and diligent, we’ll experience a harvest; we’ll reap rewards from our labors. And that’s a very special kind of joy, the thrill of hard work paying off.

God, give me diligence to keep working so that I might see fruit in my life and in the lives of others. Amen.

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