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I am in a bit of a rush to go get one of my toes removed so I will make this brief today. I have copied a portion of an article about work as mentioned in the Bible. I hope y’all enjoy all are Blessed by it today.

Taken from get.tithe.ly

What does the Bible say about work?

These essential truths only scratch the surface of what God says about work. In scriptures about work, we discover many ways our faith influences our work.

The Bible is God’s guide for your life. In the words of the Psalmist, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Ps. 119:105).

Now, when you flip through the pages of the Bible, you’re not going to find a verse telling you what job you should take or where you should live. What you will discover are verses about work providing you with direction in the decisions you make and the work you pursue.

From what the Bible says about work to gaining clarity on your calling, you will find what you need to know to “work heartily, as for the Lord” (Col. 3:23).

Bible verses about work ethic
“You shall not oppress a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brothers or one of the sojourners who are in your land within your towns.” —Deuteronomy 24:14

“Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.” —Proverbs 6:6-11

“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” —Proverbs 10:4

“Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.” —Proverbs 12:11

“The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.” —Proverbs 12:24

“The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.” —Proverbs 13:4

“In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.” —Proverbs 14:23

“Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.” —Proverbs 19:15

“The sluggard says, ‘There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!’” —Proverbs 22:13

“I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction. A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.” —Proverbs 24:30-34

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.” —Ecclesiastes 9:10

“Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honestwork with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.” —Ephesians 4:28

“For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.” —2 Thessalonians 3:10-11

Bible verses on career guidance
“The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” —Genesis 2:15

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” —Joshua 1:8

“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!” —Psalm 90:17

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” —Proverbs 3:5-6

“Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3

“A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.” —Proverbs 18:16

Bible verses about work problems
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.” —Proverbs 12:1

“Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.” —Proverbs 12:20

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” —Matthew 6:34

“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.” —Luke 6:35

“Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.:” —Ephesians 5:11

“And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.” —1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

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Good Morning (EST) COL. "It don't come easy" Another home run....! You can't even imagine yesterday....! Moved 5 boats and one was a 30' Formula from blocs to a trailer (I have pics and a short video) the day started at 0830 and we were FTB til 1630. I came home wiped and Stevie said it was nice to see a smile on my face.....! Every inch of my body is tight or sore this morning and I love it....!
Favoring my right shoulder all day, my right feels better than my left this morning....All good.
I said to Bill....."We used every minute of this day" and he said......"Every now and again you have to"....! It was brutal but wonderful!
You got it spot on with this one:
"When you're out there fighting for your piece of the pie, goal, or dream, remember it don't come easy!" ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
This was yesterdays, with the exception that everything was big....really big:
"Things aren't always easy, but you just have to keep going and don't let the small stuff bog you down." ― Stella Maeve
On a different note, This needs to become center stage again instead of the Donnybrook that today's morality is :
"There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right." ― Ronald Reagan
I have to head to Boston for my monthly budget meeting today after I sell an engine this morning @ 0830....The phone just keeps ringing or texting me...Loving it! A swim platform on the way home last night and a windshield...!
Hope all goes well in DC today....Say hey to Charlie for me.
Rock the day Brother...

Happy Red Friday COL Mikel J. Burroughs -- Travelling the right path and following God is often the rocky path. This is a wonderful topic for discussion and motivation...People most often take the convenient and what seems best for them in the long run. Very much like spending the entire paycheck in party mode instead of setting aside for bills and the future...

Matthew 7:13-14
The Narrow and Wide Gates
13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Have a Blessed day friends. Hope the sun is shining on you where ever you are!