Joshua 1:9 NIV, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
I was having a conversation with my sister recently, and we were discussing how amazing it is that God never tires of being with us. He will never leave us alone. He is always willing to listen to us and lead us into good things.
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In our human state, we are not even capable of being available to someone 24/7. We have to sleep, work, take care of our families, plus many of us at some point need our private time away from others to “recharge”. But our faithful God is not limited by time, or other human obligations and He is always available. Knowing this, should remove our fears and bring us comfort. We can remain strong in the Lord, and move forward in godly confidence each day, knowing He is with us, always.
1 John 4:1 (NLT), ”Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.”
This verse is a reminder of the importance of knowing God for ourselves. Developing our relationship with Him allows us to better understand His heart and the desires He has for our individual lives and the world around us. When we have an intimate relationship with Him, it will keep us from being deceived by the many voices that attempt to speak into our lives, claiming to know the truth and have a prophecy from God. Jesus said my sheep know my voice, and the voice of strangers they do not obey (John 10:4-5). Everything we hear and do should be in line with God’s Word, our final authority.
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Knowing God for yourself, and living by His Holy Spirit, not by the voice of man, is what will bring peace and order to our lives. God is not the author of confusion, but of peace; love and faithfulness are shown in all He does (1 Corinthians 14:33; Psalm 89:14).
I pray the Lord will give us discernment to know His voice and recognize His truth as we surrender our lives to Him daily.
Thank you Mrs. Holliman at God’s Love for tagging me! Mrs. Holliman will inspire you as she share’s her heart for Jesus, so be sure to visit her blog! ❤️✝️
Webster defines a job as a paid position of regular employment. However, there are many jobs for which we never receive a paycheck (ie. stay-at-home parent, caregiver, etc.) So for the purposes of this tag, a job is any work that you do on a regular basis. No paycheck is required.
3) Tell us why you love your job. I listed 9 but you are free to list as many as you want.
4) Invite your fellow bloggers to participate by tagging them. There is no minimum/maximum number of “invites”.
I’m fairly new on my job, and the pandemic started less than two months after I started, so it has been an interesting experience, but I’m extremely thankful to be there. I work full time for a Christian organization, which is a first for me, so it has been a blessing being in a Christian work environment. One of my favorite parts about my job, is that we have daily chapel. In chapel we get to come together with coworkers during the day and share God’s Word and have prayer. Of course with the pandemic we work from home so it’s all virtual.
I currently work as a staff accountant and I’ve been working in the accounting field for 15 years. I’ve worked in many different industries within accounting, and I’ve been blessed to learn a lot. So far my favorite positions have been in property management, and my current position.
In property management, I worked as a property accountant, and did accounting for residential properties such as mobile home communities and apartment complexes. It was very stressful but I loved assisting the property managers and leasing consultants. My current position as a staff accountant, I love mainly because I know my organization has a bigger mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s wonderful to be a part of that as I do my daily work. My coworkers have been very helpful and kind in helping me to learn my new job. I’m thankful we can pray together and encourage one another in our faith daily.
Anyone of my followers who would like to participate in this tag, please feel free. I would love to hear more about what you love about your job, rather you work for a company, manage your home as a stay at home spouse/parent, or do volunteer work as a retiree, please share. 🤗
Psalm 107:1 KJV, “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
There is so much to be thankful for. God’s goodness and mercy flow through our lives daily. Even when we encounter tough circumstances, we can still remain thankful knowing that He will never leave us. He always has a plan, so we do not have to worry about today or tomorrow.
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Being thankful helps us to look beyond our troubles and see the bigger picture, the bigger picture of how big the God is that we serve. Thankfulness reminds us that through God all things are possible. Rejoice and give thanks, because God’s grace is sufficient for our every need!
Psalm 37:1-4 NIV, “1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
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Don’t be discouraged by the wrong doing you see. Keep faithfully serving the Lord and doing good. You can put your complete trust in Him and know that He will protect you. As you delight yourself in the Lord, He delights in blessing you with the desires of your heart, nothing is too hard for Him. He knows what you need and when you need it, and He is never late. He cares about all the details of your life, so rest in His goodness today.
Matthew 18:20 NIV, For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
When we come together in Christ name, rather physically, virtually, or on the phone, (thank God for technology, especially during the pandemic) He promises to be in our midst. There is strength that comes from joining together in His name. We can pray together, share His Word together, and encourage one another as we persevere in our faith. The Christian lifestyle is not meant to be a solo journey, and it is a blessing to be part of a family of believers that we can walk side by side with. As Proverbs 27:17 tells us, iron sharpens iron.
Right relationships are a vital part of our walk with the Lord. The Lord will send the right people into our lives when we ask. We can trust Him to guide us to relationships that will propel us forward in our faith in Jesus.
Drawing Closer to Christ 