Evening Scripture

Psalm, Chapter 127

Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat — for he grants sleep to those he loves. Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

Evening Reflection

Watching endless DIY and cooking shows, it becomes clear that the quality of one’s work can be subjective. There are varying views and opinions on the creator’s skill and expertise. Colors, tastes, styles, workmanship, craft, and more are all up to personal and group evaluations.

Even when we do our very best, it may not meet another’s standards or expectations, although we may have wholeheartedly and tirelessly labored and sweated over it. Still, no matter how much effort and time we put into it, or how long we work, it may not meet someone else’s expectations.

Yet, we don’t have to be discouraged if we’re entrusting our work to the Lord, doing it unto Him, to the best of our ability. We know that it’s His approval that truly matters.

Pleasing God is a higher calling than pleasing others, especially when we realize that their eyes may have varying values, viewpoints, ideas, and expectations, the kind that change over time. Yet God’s standards remain the same, constant, steady, not ever leaving us feeling insecure, wondering if we’ll meet His expectations.

When we entrust our work to the Lord – unlike the uncertainties, ups-and-downs, and ever- changing plans that often come when working for men and women – we can trust His calm and stable guidance of our hands, ideas, and skills. We know that He leads us with His wisdom and knowledge so that we can lean on Him, rather than our own understanding. We trust Him to keep us on the right track with our work.

Evening Prayer

God,

Thank You that I can come to You, asking for Your help and entrusting my work hourly, daily, and even minute-by-minute to You. Lead me each day, and throughout the night, too, in my labor to follow Your leading and to yield to Your purposes and plans for my work. Let the work of my hand glorify You in all that I do.

Amen.

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Evening Scripture
Psalm, Chapter 127
Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat &mdash; for he grants sleep to those he loves. Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one&rsquo;s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.
Evening Reflection
Watching endless DIY and cooking shows, it becomes clear that the quality of one&rsquo;s work can be subjective. There are varying views and opinions on the creator&rsquo;s skill and expertise. Colors, tastes, styles, workmanship, craft, and more are all up to personal and group evaluations.
Even when we do our very best, it may not meet another&rsquo;s standards or expectations, although we may have wholeheartedly and tirelessly labored and sweated over it. Still, no matter how much effort and time we put into it, or how long we work, it may not meet someone else&rsquo;s expectations.
Yet, we don&rsquo;t have to be discouraged if we&rsquo;re entrusting our work to the Lord, doing it unto Him, to the best of our ability. We know that it&rsquo;s His approval that truly matters.
Pleasing God is a higher calling than pleasing others, especially when we realize that their eyes may have varying values, viewpoints, ideas, and expectations, the kind that change over time. Yet God&rsquo;s standards remain the same, constant, steady, not ever leaving us feeling insecure, wondering if we&rsquo;ll meet His expectations.
When we entrust our work to the Lord &ndash; unlike the uncertainties, ups-and-downs, and ever- changing plans that often come when working for men and women &ndash; we can trust His calm and stable guidance of our hands, ideas, and skills. We know that He leads us with His wisdom and knowledge so that we can lean on Him, rather than our own understanding. We trust Him to keep us on the right track with our work.
Evening Prayer
God,
Thank You that I can come to You, asking for Your help and entrusting my work hourly, daily, and even minute-by-minute to You. Lead me each day, and throughout the night, too, in my labor to follow Your leading and to yield to Your purposes and plans for my work. Let the work of my hand glorify You in all that I do.
Amen.
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Entrusting My Work to the Lord (Psalm 127)

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