A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-22-05....Giving Thanks

Billie/Pippin | Pippin

[The Mayor]

November 23, 2005

Good Workers

Read:
Exodus 35:30-36:1

Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings. —Proverbs 22:29

Bible In One Year: 1 Corinthians 5-8

During the early years of our marriage, my wife and I attempted to wallpaper our dingy Chicago apartment. We completed the project, but not without a great deal of difficulty. At one point I even had to remove a poorly-hung section of paper and go to the store to buy more. I learned to appreciate someone who could do a job like wallpapering with skill.

I marvel when I see a carpenter make things fit without measuring and remeasuring again and again. I admire the truckdriver who masterfully backs his big rig into a tight space more easily than I do a small trailer on a 16-foot-wide driveway. I take my hat off to the plumber who so easily and good-naturedly installed a water heater in a small, seemingly inaccessible area—especially when I think of all the frustration I experienced when trying to attach a simple water filter.

We read in today's Scripture about the skilled designers and weavers who helped construct the tabernacle. Proverbs 22:29 says that a person who excels in his work "will stand before kings." And Paul wrote, "Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord" (Colossians 3:23).

God is pleased with work done well. He honors good workers, and so should we. —Herb Vander Lugt

O Lord, I ask for strength to do
The task that You've assigned;
Help me to work with diligence,
Lest Your name be maligned. —Fasick

Work done well will receive God's "Well done!"

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Find Satisfaction In My Work?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Mayor.

Thanks for your valuable lessons.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

You are welcome.

It was nice talking to you.

Be on the lookout for a table from me tomorrow, created especially for Thanksgiving.

[The Mayor]

Your welcome. I looked at this one with keen eyes and read the link as I head out the door it is 20 degrees and snow. I am doing an addition on a house, I have to get a better outlook and be Thankful for the work.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Stay warm out there.

It's nippy here compared to your temp's and no snow.

I'll talk to you later.

Have a nice day and tell Mrs.Mayor I said hello.

[DollyCali]

quick good morning all! thanks for the word this mornng Rus. We have winter. Just a dusting of snow but cold/windy. Looking forward to everyone checking in after Thanksgiving to tell of their day (the good the bad & the ugly)... unfortunately with many family/friend get togethers we conservatives are often on the spot or squirm thru discussions. Only for the brave huh?

later.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Evening, wolfie. Thank you. ((How come Pip gets a hug and I don't?) :)

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How's that? Morning, BillieBlue. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, fuzzy. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, guys! Have a great day!

Take care, Mr.Fox.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

I just found out that they are letting us go home early today, so I won't see you all again till Monday. I hope everyone enjoys your Thanksgiving holiday weekend!

[Darksheare]

Have a good weekend!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you Darks! You also!

[Darksheare]

Welcome, and thanks!

[Billie]

Evening, wolfie. Thank you. ((How come Pip gets a hug and I don't?) :)

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How's that? Morning, BillieBlue. : )

Much better! :) I'll even return the hug. :)

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[Billie]

Wednesday Thread Here - "Animals are People, Too"

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL! You went me one better. Very cute!

I'm running out of birds, will have to find another stash. : )

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks PAL. Have a great Thanksgiving as well and enjoy your weekend.

See you next week.

[Senator Pardek]

OK!!!