Today is Monday, August 23rd, 2004; Karen's Korner #356

A couple of verses from Psalms 127; one and two. A couple of good ones to begin a workweek.

 

The heading before  #127 says, "Life without God is senseless. All of life's work--building a home, establishing a career, and raising a family--must have God as the foundation."

 

Psalms 127:1 & 2:

 

"Unless the Lord builds a house, the builders' work is useless. Unless the Lord protects a city, sentries do no good. It is senseless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, fearing you will starve to death, for God wants His loved ones to get their proper rest."

 

Bible Commentary:

 

"Families establish homes and sentries guard a city, but both of these activities are futile unless God is with them. A family without God can never experience the spiritual bond God brings to relationships. A city without God will crumble from evil and corruption on the inside. Don't make the mistake of leaving God out of your life--if you do it will lived in vain. Make God your highest priority and let Him do the building.

 

"God is not against human effort. Hard work honors God. But working to the exclusion of rest or neglecting family may be a cover-up for an inability to trust God to provide for our needs. We all need adequate rest and times of spiritual refreshment. On the other hand, these verses are not an excuse to be lazy. Be careful to maintain a balance--work hard while trusting God, and also rest while trusting Him."
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