Psalm 127

*********Psalm 127*************
(A song of ascents. Of Solomon)

Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain.
In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for good to eat -
for he grants sleep to those he loves.

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There is a prevalent message being taught to every child from the time they are able to understand the human language - the message of hard work being surely rewarded... The unfortunate thing is that most of us fail to give God his due place in the equation.. The erroneous teaching of

Hard work = Success

has led many people into dissapointment and depression... The truth is... no amount of hard work can guarantee success.. It is the LORD who brings victory.. and as it turns out.. our LORD is great God... he delights in empowering the weak and bringing success beyong their wildest dreams... In fact while hard work is necessary most of the time.. it is not the crucial point.. the equation to success should look more like this...

God = Success

Hard work + God = Success

Of course I am not telling you that hard work is not good... But God grants sleep and rest to those he loves.. even their hard work will seem pleasing and enjoyable because the LORD will bless them with the passion and desire to perform well....

Hard work is good... But remember this... if you work so hard that you neglect your health, your family and your friends... then you will be not be living the life God has planned out for you.. Because God's success is great and pure... and he adds no suffering to it...

When in doubt.. always remember this.. God works best when you rest... It is a tiring task pouncing at every single shadow of a threat... It robs you of health and peace.. Instead.. practise letting go and letting God settle the issue for you... because when God settles it for you.. it is a perfect job...

Rest my friends... let your mind relax.. remember that at the end of the day... it is God who holds all the cards and chips... we can work hard... but don't count on your own hard work to bring success.. instead look to the LORD at all times...