Hard Work Is Honest Living

Take it to heart when someone says, " Hard work is honest living! " My ma used to say it in a convincing voice, when we gathered around the table for many delicious meals; and we couldn't start eating before saying, " Grace "... " My children, God gave this to us, and must be always thankful that He provides for us! " " Hard work is honest living ", I won't forget this proverb so rooted in truth... as I go through life with each blessing; if we forget to thank God, all our days, we deliberately ignore the wonderful gift given to us through His kindness! Lift up your praying eyes, and see what's worth; simply make that commitment! And remember that everything we have received so far, was the persistent prayers of a firm believer like ma! Very few people believe in these words, " Hard work is honest living! " They like getting paid for something, which was done by somebody who had a different set of beliefs, and that credit they didn't deserve, because not even an ounce of sweat perspired from their cool skin by not using their hands! Be glad to perform your job with full honesty; every dollar you'll earn, will make you proud! Unfold your banner, you fearless laborer; there's no shame in doing odd jobs: your head must be held high and your righteous heart must rejoice before God for your integrity! Your children will pick up your yoke and carry on that tradition, so that no farmer and carpenter would feel inferior; and where would their food come from? And how their house would be built without the strength of the builder? Think quickly: laziness makes the idle mind depend on someone else; look around yourself, which one prospers: the lazy one or the hard-working one? Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci