"A dull axe requires great strength.
be wise and sharpen the blade."

~ Ecclesiastes 10:10 LAB

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Bible Commentary:  "Trying to do anything without the necessary skills and tools is like chopping with a dull axe. If our tools are dull, we sharpen it to do a better job. Simillarly, if we lack skills,we should sharpen them through training and practice. In each situation, sharpening the axe means recognizing where a problem exists, acquiring or honing the skills (or tools) to do the job better, and then going out and doing it. We need to find the areas of our lives where our 'axe' is dull, and sharpen our skills so we can be more effective for God's work."

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God,
we are going to need your help
for us to become 'sharp'.
As we get older,
it becomes harder 
to learn new things.
Do new things 
for You and Your Kingdom.
Help us.
Direct us.
In Your Son's Name.
Amen.