Thought for the day
A woman goes into the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her recently deceased husband is properly written (she had always been known for her accuracy to details, second only to her famous sense of thrift). Only his beloved pickup truck remains to remind her of his presence.
The obit editor informs her that the fee for the obituary is 50 cents a word. She pauses, reflects and then says, "Well then, let it read, 'Billy Bob died."
Although amused at the woman's cleverness, the editor says, "Sorry, ma'am, but there is a 7 word minimum on all obituaries."This causes her to become a little flustered, and she thinks things over for a few seconds. "In that case," she says, "let it read, 'Billy Bob died, 1983 Pickup for sale.'
"For reasons that go far beyond finances, we should learn to be a people of few words (and we should make those few words count). Solomon had quite a few things to say on this subject:
"In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise." (Prov. 10:19)
"Therefore let your words be few. For....a fool's voice is knownby his many words." (Eccl. 5:2-3)
"He who has knowledge spares his words..... Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." (Prov. 17:27-28)
Let your words be few. I would say more, but.......
Verses
Joshua 1:3
As I promised Moses, I will deliver to you every place where you set foot.
Isaiah 53:4
Surely our sicknesses he hath borne, And our pains--he hath carried them, And we--we have esteemed him plagued, Smitten of God, and afflicted.
Romans 3:24
being declared righteous freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
John 15:7
If you remain united to me and my words remain in your hearts, ask for whatever you please and you shall have it.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each person [should give] just as he has planned in his heart, not with regret, not from compulsion. For God loves a joyful giver.
Prayer
Father, we march as soldiers in the army of the Lord. We thank you for the many spiritual warriors who have taken on added responsibility and assumed difficult duties leading us to victory in this war against sin and strife. Bless our leaders who have poured themselves into our lives and set for us an example to follow; in their conversation, their lifestyle, their faith, their doctrine and in their purity. We honor and bless the previous generation who passed onto us the Living Water and Bread of Life. We now extend the same message to our generation and the next, for with our mouths we will make known Your faithfulness to all generations. Amen.
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