Confidence in Approaching God

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. — 1 John 5:14-15

We can have confidence when we come before God.

We know that God hears us when we talk with Him in prayer.

If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

And we know that whatever we ask, He hears us.

We know that God always keeps His promises.

And that He wants what's best for us.

This is the confidence we have in God.

Working for the Lord

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. — Colossians 3:23

Today we are getting ready to host about 50 of Kirk's colleagues and fellow teachers.

Our friend Ann is retiring this year along with many others.

So we are celebrating with food and drink this evening.

Kirk is blowing leaves off the patio and setting up tables to get ready.

I went for a hike along Mission Trails this morning with my friend CeCe.

She mentioned how thoughtful Kirk was when she and a few others came over last month.

He fixed lemon drop drinks and served us all.

Again, making the place look spotless for our little group of five.

Even when teaching, he was working for the Lord and not for humans.

We are blessed.

In the Name of Jesus

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:17

Today was the birthday of one of my newer coworkers.

We decorated her desk, and I made scones to celebrate.

She invited me and our boss to lunch!

How thoughtful was that. She insisted that I should not pay since it was her day and she got to call the shots.

Our boss ended up treating us both, which was a very nice surprise.

I give thanks to God my coworkers, my job, my boss, and for the daily opportunities He gives me to encourage others.