"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God
who is sending a love letter to the world." ~Mother Teresa

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Turn, Turn, Turn

2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Paul is talking about not putting an obstacle in front of anyone, but commending themselves in every way as servants of God.  Some of the things in his list are endurance of several kinds of hardships, purity and other virtues, and opposing ideas such as honor and dishonor, and slander and praise.  He tells the Corinthians that he has spoken with an open heart and that they are limiting themselves by not opening their hearts.

Proverbs 22:15
"Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him."

Psalm 46
"God is our refuge and strength,
a very present (well proved) help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved
into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and farm,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
... Be still and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!"

Ecclesiastes 1-3
This book was written by Solomon, son of David, king of Israel.  We know from earlier reading that he was very wise, and this book is him writing about his search for wisdom.  He basically starts out by saying that everything is vanity.  There is no need to toil for anything, because in the end it will just be left for someone else and is simply a "striving after the wind."  He says that with wisdom comes vexation and with knowledge come sorrow.  Solomon questions why we toil so hard for things and suggests that there is nothing better than for a man to enjoy his toil.  He then speaks about a time for everything (the same thing The Byrds made popular in 1965).  Then Solomon reiterates a couple of times that it is a gift from God to enjoy your work, to take pleasure in your toil.

Indonesia
Pray for missions.  This means the work of missions in the country through the Indonesian church, and also for those who are working in the country as missionaries from other places.  There are many ministry opportunities.

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