Thought Cards | Tag: hard-work
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"I will put more effort into this when I get the needed support and encouragement"
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Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
"There is no one to compete with me, why sh'd I put so much in this"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
God will judge us based on what we supply to His body the churchin relation to the measure of grace He has given us to work with and not based on the works and supplies of others to His body. The measures given them to work with is different from the measure given us
"Prayer is only a lazy person's excuse to work hard"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Hebrews 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
prayer does not replace our efforts but compliments our efforts with that which is lacking in it.
James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him."
Proayer is the platform from which we derive wisdom to meet accomplish mighty things
James 2:17 "Even so faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone."
True prayers are based on true faith which activates God's works in our lives. Proayer is therefore the platform from which we derive power to do greater works and meet greater responsibilities
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Proverbs 3:5 ,5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.,6 "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."
"If I have better conditions I will be more serious"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"I am making a lot of progress, I can relax now, knowing that things will work out fine in the end"
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1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Proverbs 10:4 He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
In all we do no Matter how insignificant it may seem God is interested in it. As such we must do it please God not men.