Enough is Enough!

00417 Enough is enough

“Unless the LORD builds the house,

its builders labor in vain.

Unless the LORD watches over the city,

the watchmen stand guard in vain.”

 (Psalm 127 vs.1)

            The competitive nature of our society has generated a workaholic mentality. In the 1960s, we occasionally met someone who worked a 50 hour week and in some families both the wife and husband had full-time jobs but they were not commonplace. Today it is common that people work way too much; on the internet, every day, attached to cell phones and then overloaded with our sports and recreational commitments.
           
 In “When I Relax I Feel Guilty”, Tim Hansel wrote the following regarding our present state.
            “We are called to be faithful, not frantic. If we are to meet the challenges of today, there must be integrity between our words and our lives and more reliance on the source of our purpose.

“Unless the LORD builds the house,

its builders labor in vain.

Unless the LORD watches over the city,

the watchmen stand guard in vain.

² In vain you rise early

and stay up late,

toiling for food to eat—

for he grants sleep to those he loves.”

             In the Christian sense, running here and there volunteering is now required to be considered a dedicated, sacrificing, spiritual Christian. Perhaps the seven deadly sins have created another member- Overwork!
           

We need to remember that our strength lies not in hurried efforts and ceaseless long hours, but our quietness and confidence. The world says today; enough is enough!

Thought for Today: Slow down, take a break.

Prayer for the Day: Dear Lord we thank you for our many blessings. Through you, we have enough.
Amen