We are responsible for ourselves, aren’t we? For anyone who cares to notice, it is no secret that a huge shift toward entitlement mentality has taken place. When did this begin?
History demonstrates that those before us were diligent pioneers. From staking homesteads to laying the groundwork for today's infrastructure, they were proud of hard work and created a new way of life for themselves and their families. They didn’t sit around waiting for someone or something to do it for them, and they certainly weren't waiting for government to step in and provide. They were simply thankful and did all they knew to do for this new world because they’d sacrificed heavily for the opportunity. Hard work was normal, not exceptional. People were grateful for healthy bodies that were able to do SOMETHING. They were thankful for the help of others, but they didn't expect it, and while I wasn't there, I have a feeling there was far less bitterness and resentment as a result.
God’s provision and opportunities are too numerous to count. He does go alongside those of us who choose to seek His help in doing our best with what we have. If we find we're resentful of things we don't have, perhaps it's time for a reality check... maybe time to reset out priorities and re-evaluate our work ethic. Hard work really does pay off, in more ways than one.
History demonstrates that those before us were diligent pioneers. From staking homesteads to laying the groundwork for today's infrastructure, they were proud of hard work and created a new way of life for themselves and their families. They didn’t sit around waiting for someone or something to do it for them, and they certainly weren't waiting for government to step in and provide. They were simply thankful and did all they knew to do for this new world because they’d sacrificed heavily for the opportunity. Hard work was normal, not exceptional. People were grateful for healthy bodies that were able to do SOMETHING. They were thankful for the help of others, but they didn't expect it, and while I wasn't there, I have a feeling there was far less bitterness and resentment as a result.
God’s provision and opportunities are too numerous to count. He does go alongside those of us who choose to seek His help in doing our best with what we have. If we find we're resentful of things we don't have, perhaps it's time for a reality check... maybe time to reset out priorities and re-evaluate our work ethic. Hard work really does pay off, in more ways than one.
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