Help For Two Friends

How rare the opportunity to aid more than one of my brethren,each with their own succinct problem with words that wil aid both directly.The first is a very dear friend who finds himself at a crossroads at his chosen vocation.Another at the divide of the river of his career.I begin with the following comment
"Nothing disciplines the inordinate desires of the flesh like service, and nothing transforms the desires of the flesh like serving in hiddenness. The flesh whines against service but it screams against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition. "--Richard Foster

We feel as if all of our good works go for naught without recognition.This is true for the steady performer with a history of exemplary service as well as those who are on the road to excelance from the view of a new beginning.When,oh when,will others take note?I go to a frequent source of comfort for our next quote

"I long to accomplish a great and noble task; but my chief duty is to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble "- Helen Keller

And finally.what can give me succor to the hunger I have for notice to be taken?An interesting quote from the Reverend Billy Graham on the subject of diligance:

"I was taught that laziness was one of the worst evils, and there was dignity and honor in labor. I could abandon myself enthusiastically to milking the cows, cleaning out the latrines, and shoveling manure, not because they were pleasant jobs, certainly, but because sweaty labor held its own satisfaction."

Plain talk here.We always love praise.We often get none.I have recieved very little feedback on this ministry.It does not deter me.For it is the work which must comfort me.The belief in myself and this cause, the logs that support the fire.I bid you peace


Till tommorow