Our Daily Bread September-October-November 1996 [antikvár]

September 1 Sunday When we have done our best to serve the Lord, a thoughtless or criticai remark can take away ourJoy. When that happens, we musj: focus instead on what God thinks about us. Jan, a church music director, had led her combined choirs and orchestra in a stirring but diffidili cantata. Rehearsals had not göne well, espe-ciälly for the string section. Follow-ing the performance, one of the vio-linists snapped at Jan angrily, "We should have practiced more for this program so we could have done it right!" ; Jan was devâstated. This was, after all, a' volunteer effort for a church audience. No admission was charged. Many of the musicians were not trained, but they were willing to give their talent to the Lord. They had done well, and people were uplifted. As Jan drove home, she prayed with tears streaming down her face. Then the Lord spoké to her heart, reminding her that He accepted her efforts. This gäve her peace. Don't let unjust criticism about your ministry get you down. Keep serving Christ fervently (Rom. 12:11). The Lord is pleased by service done from a willing heart and a desire to honor Him. What's most important is that He accepts it. ^-DCE Ifwe keep doing what is right And serving Christ each day, We need not fear what others think Nor what the critics say. —DJD He Accepts It Read: Romans 12:9-18 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. —Romans 12:11 For Worship & Wisdom: ? Psalm 63; Proverbs 1 WHAT GOD KNOWS ABOUT US IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT PEOPLE THINK ABOUT US.