{"id":1861,"date":"2011-05-03T06:00:50","date_gmt":"2011-05-03T13:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2011-05-02T14:10:50","modified_gmt":"2011-05-02T21:10:50","slug":"personal-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/personal-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"PERSONAL INITIATIVE!"},"content":{"rendered":"

2 Thessalonians 3:10<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFor even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I recently heard about an able bodied young man who was staying with his parents or it may have been with friends. This young man would fritter his time away until the wee hours of the morning and then sleep until the middle of the afternoon. He had the audacity to complain that he couldn\u2019t find a job. Duh!<\/p>\n

I know there is a serious problem of unemployment, but anyone who needs a job should spend as much time searching for work as they would spend working if they had a job. Man! That felt so good to write that.<\/p>\n

If we think we have it bad, read what I just received from Mary Ellen Bouren, who is working in a battle zone: \u201cWhat a joy it is to work with the TCNs (Third Country Nationals).\u00a0 I am grateful for the opportunity to enter a small part of their life.\u00a0 Most of these men spend their lives away from their families and get to see them for 21 days once a year.\u00a0 Their words to me are, \u2018Our government not good, too many people in our country and no jobs.\u2019\u00a0 Once again, I have an appreciation for America.\u00a0 Even with the flaws and uncertainties, we are still a blessed and prosperous nation.\u00a0 These TCNs make $400.00 a month for 12-hour days, 6 days a week.\u00a0 Yes, you are reading the amount correctly.\u00a0 When they work nights, they get $500.00 a month.\u00a0 They rotate the night shift every 2 months.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

As Christians we need to set the example of being diligent about our work habits. There is absolutely no excuse for shoddy or substandard efforts.<\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

– \u2013 – Pastor Cecil
\n(360) 570-0074<\/p>\n

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