Having ideas and intentions are not enough to accomplish anything in life. There is actual action involved. I wonder how often, I have missed an opportunity to accomplish something because I did not wake up and arise?
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison \
As a follower of Christ there is another aspect of this matter. There are times when God asks us to labor, and of course we do that daily to provide for our families. And there are those times when we labor to accomplish an opportunity. We have a strategy and plan. And it better be His strategy and plan. Otherwise we may find ourselves building on sinking sand.
But then there are other times when we do not labor in the sense of physical work but we receive blessings anyway. Prayer is not so much a physical activity but speaking with God and that is a strong weapon. We may also receive blessings through the prayers of others.
Either way, the important thing is to learn to know the difference. If one is so focused on doing rather than being, one can miss opportunities presented by God to advance in His plan for us. Listening and reading the Bible is a great way to understand who God is and what He wants for each individual person. There are principle matters such as: love God, love your neighbor, go to work, teach your children, do not kill, etc. But then there are the individual actions such as prayer times, serving others, following God's plan for you/me personally.
It is sometimes hard I think, to listen and understanding what God wants from us daily. And to see which opportunities He presents to us to bless others.
My prayer today: Lord help us to be......and to see your table which you have set before us even in the midst of our enemies. AMEN
That is all y'all until next time.
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