The Good That Can Be Done

For the rest of the time we must still examine thoroughly (1) the duties of the place in which we currently are; (2) the real good that can be done here; and (3) the tools God gives for our success here. (Fenelon)

The Holy Spirit has assigned opportunities for service to each believer. Look for the lost. Watch for needs. Opportunities are plentiful.

Don’t look for ‘purpose’ in each day.  God will direct those who are in need to you.  And He will also give you the words to help them.  Just be concerned about keeping yourself humble and out of trouble each day.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything – by prayer and petition with thanksgiving – present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:34).

Today has enough pleasures in itself without dreaming about tomorrow.

The saint is hilarious when crushed with difficulties because the thing is so ludicrously impossible to anyone but God.

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).

And, lo, I am with you always…  (Matthew 28:20).

Pride usually begins with perceived accomplishment, and takes root when we forget where success comes from.

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation.  The spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41).

You shall not be terrified of them; for the Lord your God, the Great and Awesome God, is among you (Deuteronomy 7:21).

Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught (Proverbs 3:25-26).

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have [already] overcome the world (John 16:33).

But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble (Psalm 37:39).

For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You (2 Chronicles 20:12).

Some trust in chariots, some in horses; but we trust in the name of the Lord our God (Psalm 20:7).

Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? (Mark 4:40).

Fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and in truth (Joshua 24:14).

The Lord is (1) good, (2) a refuge in times of trouble; (3) He cares for those who trust in Him (Nahum 1:7).

I know that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love; a God who relents from sending calamity (Jonah 4:2).

The extreme goodness of Christianity lies in the fact that it does not seek a supernatural remedy for suffering, but a supernatural use for it. (Simone Weil)