
Courage in Action
“Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.”—Judges 5:24 (NIV)
In 1978, author Loren Eiseley published an essay called “The Star Thrower.” It recounts a beach walk by a narrator...
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Learn MoreWhatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.—Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
Many people make a big mistake by dreading their work and thinking of it as a period of time they must suffer through. The truth is, work is a blessing. No matter what job you hold, your contribution is necessary and worthwhile. Work can be a source of satisfaction and strength…when you let it.
Dear Lord, help me to recognize the power of work—and to see my job as the blessing it really is.

“Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.”—Judges 5:24 (NIV)

What pleasure would it give the Almighty if you were righteous? What would he gain if your ways were blameless?—Job 22:3 (NIV)

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.—Matthew 5:7 (NIV)
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