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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Work (07/27/06)
There are many different styles of work; from the bees working to make honey to the pimple-faced teenager at McDonald’s flipping burgers. Each has their own purpose in mind, but it all boils down to one goal; to survive. The bee works to make food, while the teen makes food to make money to buy food. We each get sucked into this routine, working in order to live, and taking on all of life’s responsibilities without realizing that we don’t control much of anything, but that there is a higher authority that makes sure everything is in its right place.

God controls it all, watches over it all, and knows exactly what happened, what is happening, and what will happen. He works within us so that we can achieve the goals he has for us in the world. He works around us so that we can see the goals he has for us in the world. He works above us in order to achieve the goals he has for us in the world. He works in many different ways, too. From the bum on the street who renders mercy from a cold heart to the pastor challenging an entire church body to conform their ways to the will of the Lord, God is apparent in all situations.

Knowing all this, why is it that humans have such a hard time trusting him? This God, who is so powerful, who is Omni-everything that is good, is also doubted and brought down by us. We take everything in our own hands, working ourselves so hard for what? If God is so wonderful and can take care of anything and everything, why do we not trust him enough to take care of our problems?

Trust God.
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Marilyn Schnepp 
08/04/06
Good philosophy!
Virginia Gorg
08/08/06
Nice article. I would have liked to see a Bible verse reference - this is the start of a nice devotional.
terri tiffany
08/09/06
Good thoughts here. Might want to stretch it out and maybe use more examples. Great devotional.
Elizabeth Hale
08/12/06
Short and to the point. My favorite kind! I'm not sure you really need to change anything, because you ended with such a challenging question. The whole article provokes thought and opens the door for a deeper reflection of one's own doubts to be explored. I like it!