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Every Good Work


And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (II Corinthians 9:8)

          God has blessed me. Oh, God had blessed me in so many ways, so abundantly. Some would say I’ve had an easy life, and they’re right. I hope that I have abounded in at least a few good works (please, no back patting.) As I head toward my home on the north coast, I hope to listen to lots of Scripture, but when I am not, I will have a lot to think about. And, wisdom, direction, and attitude require that I turn my attention to the future in a positive way. That’s not my natural inclination. 
          How often does a person get to start over? Some people, more than others. One of the things that I want to consider as I start over is what will allow me to abound in every good work? Getting a job? Where? Not getting a job? Getting back to my writing? Losing weight and getting in better shape? Those are a few of the answers. This summer will be a time of figuring things out. 
          It doesn’t have to take losing a job and a loved one (all at once) to come to a point where you can start asking about what good works God has blessed you so that you can do. But sometimes, if you’re like me, that’s the only time you can. One of the things I’ve learned is that you always start where you are, you always begin with the obvious. God doesn’t hide these things from people, believe it or not. I’ve known people who complained about God showing them His will for their lives, and in the next breath complain that someone should do something. Oh, but not them. This summer, I need to be asking, “Is it I, Lord?”

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