As I was praying today for our president, our country and our world - I was drawn to this scripture from my Jeruselum bible. This is a book that is only in the Catholic Bibles. It is a favorite book for me to read, I get so much out of it. I hope you all have a Catholic Bible around just so you can read this book.
Chapter 32:1-3 says this: (I am praying for our president)
"Have they made you president?
Do not let it go to your head, or behave like everyone else in your party.
See that the people are happy, and then sit down yourself.
Having discharged your duties,
Take your place, and enjoy yourself with the others.
THEN you will receive the crown (reward)
for your competence."
Keep in mind this book of the bible is not Ecclesiast-es, but Ecclesiasti-cus, and is also the book of Sirach.
Any thoughts - anyone?
3 comments:
At first I read "see that the people are happy and then drown yourself." I had to reread since I couldn't believe it said that. Funny!
I appreciate so much that you pray for our president and our country, Mom. You are an amazing prayer warrior and you remind me to pray for that, too.
MOM this is fantastic. I love it. You do inspire me, too. You are an amazing worman, and such a wonderful role model for us all. I love you. Thank you for praying and teaching US how to pray and look beyond ourselves. That is what you do for me, anyway. You are precious, mom!
Thank you, Karen and Debbie!
Sometimes it's really hard to stay focused and to get through the noise and busyness of a day, but I think that is the most important thing a person can do right now. Things really can change with prayer! I know God wants to bless His people. Keep praying!
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