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Dedicate your speech to God

by Robert [Bob] Schaetzle Sr. 
06/18/16
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                                              Dedicate your speech to God
                                              by Robert Schaetzle

‘Commit your works to the lord, and your thoughts will be established.’ [Proverbs 16:3NKJV]

Over the years God’s wisdom and authority have taught me much how to lean on Him. Before leaving my car as I began my work day I would pray; ‘Father let your light so shine through me this day that others will see your good work as I dedicate and purpose this day for your honor.’ Taken from Mathew 6:33, I found my work not without temptation, but through those moments, His presence was there for me, to walk with me throughout the day. Were all days alike or without moments of extra strength needed from our lord…no, by all means.

Throughout my 40 plus years working as a ‘Civil Servant’ dealing and interacting with all kinds and types of people personalities, I realized many moments when after many a given situation I would say; “Thank You Lord for walking with me through this.”

There are many who probably memorized Proverbs 3:5,6,7 also very good words of admonition, encouragement, and truths that give maturity to trusting more in His leading rather than self.   Verse 7 [be not wise in your own eyes] especially of proverbs 3 teach that resting in human reasoning or thoughts can cause one to stumble into temptation to answer before he listens. [Proverbs 18:13] When serving others, whether it be in ‘customer relations’ or in every day communication needs, following the wisdom of James 1:19: ‘Know this, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.’[RSV] In these days of volatility consider how we’re to let ‘His Light’ shine through us.

Robert lives in Sunnyvale, CA serving in a Sharing and Caring Ministry