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Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit. Yea, I hated all my labor which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me.

Ecclesiastes 2:17-18

            “Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Have you heard this famous adage? Before I was a full-time preacher I worked various jobs managing businesses. In each job I excelled. I gave it my all. In the end, I found myself in each situation feeling like King Solomon. Okay, maybe I was not all that dramatic. I never said I hated life, but my labor was pretty much unrewarding to me. I am grateful that I had the ability to work. I am grateful I was able to provide for my family. However, it just did not have the rewarding feeling that went along with it. That was my fault. Yes, my fault. I could have used each waking moment at work doing the greatest work for the kingdom in my job. Yet in all reality, I did not do all that I could.

            We do not have to live in a way. We do not have to  makes excuses for not sharing the Gospel with those we work and live alongside. We all truly believe that everyone needs the Gospel, but how are we doing at sharing the Gospel? This year has been full of ups and downs but we cannot let that be an excuse to be apathetic and unwilling to carry out the work we are called to do.

            In the foyer are copies of the second edition of House to House Heart to Heart. Some have been selectively sent out to addresses here in Grove. We encourage you to share these magazines with those in your circles. If you know a location where someone might allow you to place some copies we encourage you to do so. In the coming weeks as the elders continue to evaluate the data concerning Covid-19 we will look to reschedule our Personal Evangelism classes. I am truly excited about sharing this class and looking forward to our further work to expand the borders of the kingdom of God. We have a great job to do. Our lives have a purpose in Christ!

Grace and Peace,

Ryan

 

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