From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, The tasks that God asks us to pursue should never be subject to whether we see success or not. We must continue in the path that we know in our hearts is our path and leave the results of that endeavor in God's hands. Many times we undertake a new task that God lays on our hearts and because we do not see immediate success we think our efforts are all in vain. We must remember the promise of the Lord found in Isaiah 55:8-11 and learn to trust that God is able to bring results in ways that we never thought possible. If you have been feeling discouraged because of some less than favorable results from a job that God led you to pursue, take comfort and know that your efforts are not in vain. (Romans 12:1-18) (Galatians 6:4-10) I hope you are encouraged by today's message to continue in fulfilling the goals that are within your heart no matter how discouraging the results may seem right now because in the end great good is promised to come. THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS A young man who had been reared on a farm decided to be a doctor in order that he might be of greater service to mankind. He felt that he could do more good and help more of his fellow men if he practiced medicine, than if he stayed on the farm. The years in medical school were strenuous ones. There were many sacrifices on his part, and plenty of work and study. His father and mother entered into the sacrifice, too. They went without many things in order that the boy might stay in school. Finally he graduated and served an internship, then went into a large city and began his chosen work. Things did not go too well. He didn't have many patients, and his income was not all he had expected. Evidence of his discouragement must have crept into his letters to his parents, for his father decided to go to the city to see his son. His visit was a pleasant surprise. Well, son, he asked, How are you getting along? How is your courage? I'm not getting along at all, dad. I am not doing a thing. Maybe I made a mistake. The father tried to say something which would encourage the young doctor. He had helped him before; maybe he could do something now. So he did his best. Later in the day the father went with his son to a free clinic, where the young man spent several hours each day without any financial recompense. Twenty-five suffering patients were cared for as carefully as if the doctor were to receive a large check from each one. He spoke words of cheer, and left each one feeling better. When they were alone again, the old gentleman said, I thought you told me you were not doing anything. If I had given as much help to as many persons in a month as you have in a few hours this morning, I would thank God that I was good for something. But there isn't any money in it, dad, the boy replied. Money! the old man said, with a tone of scorn in his voice. What is money in comparison with being a help and a blessing to your fellow men? Forget the money. Don't let it worry you. I will go back to the farm and work the rest of my life to help support you, for in that way I shall be a blessing, too. I shall be happy by day and sleep soundly at night in the thought that I have helped you to help your fellow men. By C. L. Paddock Be encouraged and know that your efforts are not in vain. Success should never be measured by financial status, but rather by how many lives have been positively changed. We as believers are an extension of God's hands and feet and have been commanded to shine the light within us which is God's Light to a hurting and dying world. (Mark 8:34-38) (Matthew 5:16) Have confidence in God's ability and run your race with a renewed determination and know that God is well pleased with the job that He has asked you to undertake and complete. He has promised to be with you so be encouraged and let the Joy of the Lord be your strength. (Hebrews 6:10) Read and meditate on these scriptures: Isaiah 55:8-11 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Isaiah 26:3-4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: ENRICHING THOUGHTS Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem157.htm Today's Selected Testimony: GOD HEALED ME FROM EPILEPSY Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony91.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya Gods Work Ministry Please feel free to visit the Website to read more Encouraging and Inspirational stories, poems and testimonies. 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