TOTD, January 16-18

Children of God without Fault

These verses from Philippians 2:14-16 are really beautiful. It reminds us to be blameless and pure, to become children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation. Then starting to shine like a star. But most importantly, we need to do everything without complaining or arguing… Things that are difficult to do. But, let’s try to do it better today. (-fon-)

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.

--- Philippians 2:14-16

Whatever You Do, Do it for the Lord

REMEMBER FOR WHOM YOU WORK: Whether you work for a private company, the government, a large corporation, or yourself, the true disciple understands that he or she ultimately is working for God in that place. “Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ” (Col. 3:23-24).

- Norman Shawchuck
A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God

The guide from Norman reminds us that whatever we do, we must do it for the Lord. Whatever we do at this moment, it doesn’t really matter, as long as we stay faithful, put ourselves into it, and serve our Lord, Jesus Christ. (-fon-)

Wonderfully Made

This reading from Our Daily Bread website is really good. It impressed me so much. That we’re wonderfully made, His wise design. And most importantly we bear His autograph. Don’t ever think that your presence in this world means nothing. And don’t ever think that you don’t mean anything but burden to this world. Don’t ever think that you’re not worthy. He created our life and we bear His autograph. Life a fantastic life, enjoying His love in our life. (-fon-)

By God’s wise designing
We are wonderfully made,
Every part essential
And in perfect balance laid. —Anon.
All life is created by God and bears His autograph.(ODB/Our Daily Bread website).

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

--- Psalm 139:14