Don't take it for granted

On the 4th of October 1537 the world got to read the first Bible printed in the English language, and this was thanks to the tireless work of people like William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale. It is a sad reality that many English speakers now take this gift for granted and we forget the true joy of listening to the sacred scriptures (or reading them) in our mother tongue. 

The quote in the picture above strikes a chord with me, where it reminds me that "the things I take for granted, someone else is praying for."

What other things do I take for granted?

Enjoy reading these words from the Bible and say a prayer of thanks for all those involved in translating the Bible into the languages of the world.

Ecclesiastes 7:14 (The Message) - On a good day, enjoy yourself; On a bad day, examine your conscience. God arranges for both kinds of days So that we won’t take anything for granted.

Living in Grace

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Appreciation

 

Although we don't usually give women special gifts on National Women's Day, I feel that we can do even better than simply offering a material gift. We can pass on our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the Women in our lives and for the roles they play in our society. And this should never be done in a patriarchal, condescending spirit, but rather with the uttermost respect for each woman in our lives. 

So, from my side: THANK YOU ladies. For all that you do to make our world a better place to live in. 

Proverbs 31 (The Message) - The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves! Adorn her life with praises!

“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman” – Margaret Thatcher

“A woman is like a tea bag – you never how strong she is until she gets in hot water” – Eleanor Roosevelt

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Don't take things for granted

Sometimes we don't realise how good things are until they are taken away from us. This is exactly what happened to the people of Judah - they complained about many things and chose to turn their backs on God, but then when the real heartache arrived, it suddenly dawned on them how precious things were.

"In the days of her affliction and wandering
    Jerusalem remembers all the treasures    that were hers in days of old." - Lamentations 1:7

I think the lesson in this scripture is obvious for us - don't taken things for granted. One day they may not be there at all. 

Have a blessed week.

Living in Grace
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