Hard at Work

Dear DEVO Readers:

I pray you will read the verses below and find your soul uplifted.  Remember, you can put anyone's name in the place of your own and find comfort in knowing that God is also hard at work in that precious life!

(Your name here), "you are blessed because you believe the Lord will do what He says" (Luke 1:45).

And He says in scripture (Psalm 138:8 & Jeremiah 29;11) that "He will work out His plans for your life  -   plans that are good; plans that will give you a future filled with hope  -  for His faithful love endures forever.  He will not abandon you for He made you."

Thank You, Lord, that I am blessed and that You are constantly at work in my life and in the lives of those I love. You are doing good things today, and I receive them. You are always by my side. Amen!

A Good Return~

Ecclesiastes 4:9 “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”

This past Christmas my daughter-in-law, Lis, wanted to surprise Hormone with a pitching mound.  She ordered it on-line, and it arrived within a few days.  Except that it was a bunch of parts and screws with instructions all mixed together in a box.  She needed help.

Jorge to the rescue!

They spent the better part of a day toiling away, and Lis did just as much work as Jorge.  When it was all over, they had the satisfaction of a job well-done as well as a good return for their efforts.

I was so impressed when I came home and saw them having so much fun, that I took a picture to forever remember the day (see below).  Look at them with their matching protective eye wear! Hahaha! 

But I was also immediately reminded of the verse above. 

In this case it was daughter-in-law and father-in-law uniting for their shared love of Hormone, and they had a great experience working together. 

When we work together we help each other succeed.  I wonder if there is more than one application to this verse?

Let’s check it out Thursday.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thank You for reminding us that two are better than one.  We agree!  Fill our lives with those who are willing to go the distance with us, and help us be the kind of person who is also willing to do their part.  We can expect a good return for our efforts!  In Jesus’ name, AMEN~