Well today is Labor Day, which is a sure sign that summer is
coming to an end. UGH. I have so enjoyed this summer and have soaked
in every warm, sunny day that we have had and I’m praying that we have many
more before the snow flies!
Labor Day is a day when we honor the American worker; those
people who work hard day in and day out to keep this world of ours moving
forward. Everywhere we look, we see
laborers who are faithfully doing their job to the best of their ability. Yes, I’m not naïve enough to think that
everyone is doing their very best and working their hardest…but I don’t want to
dwell today on those who choose to do just enough to get by.
I want us to turn our thoughts to those with whom we come in
contact, who are obviously giving their all to bloom where God has planted
them. It doesn’t matter whether they are
a cashier, a salesperson, a teacher, a lawyer, a ditch-digger, a stay-at-home
parent or a doctor…they get up each morning determined to follow God’s plan for
their day. Even when they aren’t
employed at their dream job…they still do their best…working as if God was
their boss.
It is so important that we recognize and appreciate these
workers today on Labor Day and in the days to come. Some people give their all in everything that
they do…but never have anyone notice and I find that really sad. It is easy to become so busy in our day that
we overlook those whom God has placed in our path that need an encouraging
word.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, as we go throughout each day, we
were intentional in praising those we see?
It doesn’t have to take a lot of our time; sometimes just a simple,
heartfelt “thank-you” is appropriate. Maybe
it is just asking the cashier how he or she is before they can say anything to
us. Maybe it is writing our child’s
teacher a note, thanking he or she for all they do to instruct our loved
one. Maybe it is taking the time to tell
our spouse how much we appreciate all they do each day to make our lives
easier.
The list of those we can encourage is endless. The key is that we have to be intentional;
otherwise opportunities will be missed.
The amazing thing is that as we lift the spirits of others, we will also
be blessed. The reason is that we can’t
out give God…so as we deliberately strive to bless others…we will be blessed in
return.
So let me begin by thanking all of you, my readers, for the
love, support and encouragement you have shown me. I am so humbled that you take your valuable
time to read my ramblings. Some of you I
know quite well and there are others that I have never met. Regardless, you have blessed me immeasurably
and my prayer is that God will shower you with HIS blessings as you continue on
your journey with HIM!
“Every time I think of you, I
give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with
joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from
the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the
good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on
the day when Christ Jesus returns.”
Philippians 1:3-6
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