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Work Vigorously, Work Smartly And Win.

Inside the dark canal lived two rats. One day these two rats saw a piece of cheese bread from the hole of a ditch, but unfortunately the sewer hole was covered by very strong iron bars.

The two rats tried their best to destroy the iron bars with their sharp teeth. But the bars were too hard to break.

They stopped and began to think how to get to the cheese bread.

The first rat said in his heart, “I will not give up, I will destroy those iron bars with all my strength. Unyielding is the foundation of success!”

The second rat was pensive and thought, “I’m going to lose all my teeth if I’m desperate to bite those bars. It’s good if I just take another path to get that cheese bread.”

Then the first rat got up and started biting the bars again with all his might while the second rat chose to find another way.

Seeing the second rat leave, the first rat began to mock ; “You are easily to give up and not persistence, where is it possible that you can succeed in your life?”

The second rat didn’t care about the ridicule, he retreated looking for another way to the cheese bread place.

Eventually the second rat managed to gain its way to the cheese bread place while the first rat was exhausted and crumbled its teeth from biting the bars.

In working, we do need a great spirit to motivate ourselves. However, working with great zeal is not enough. We also need to work in a smart way.

The life we live is a war and the goal of it all is of course victory. Work is a war to be won. All is indeed passionate, but if it is not accompanied by intelligence and planning, defeat is what happens.

Working vigorously is not enough, we must work in a smart way. Work vigorously, work smartly, and then we will win.

Wise strategy is necessary to wage war, and with many astute advisers you’ll see the path to victory more clearly.

Infinite Patience

Man and his quality of life are judged by what he does but especially by the encouragement of everything he does.

Just as the motivation for his actions, so too is the quality of man’s life measured by the response given to every matter he faces.

Reason that drives man’s actions and responds to every thing that happens; will point more to the work of the brain to digest everything whereas the mind is more to the heart that perceives all things.

The quality of human action consists of right and wrong, good and bad, therefore with reason let it be sought that everything that happens does not become a challenge of patience to others, everything done is good and right and beneficial to others.

On the other hand, a quality human being is a human being who is able to be patient, with patience who is indeed long-suffering, when others do something wrong or even bad and always give place to forgive others.

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Caught In A Blizzard

Two men were trapped by a blizzard in the mountains. They were forced to abandon the vehicles they were using in search of shelter.

After much effort, they found a place and luckily there were a few pieces of wood where they could warm their bodies.

But unfortunately they didn’t have anything to start the fire. They were almost desperate, fortunately one of them came up with an idea, they still had banknotes in their wallets.

Soon the sheets of banknotes were burned among the pieces of wood.

Eventually the fire burns and they can warm up, this helps them survive the freezing temperatures until help comes.

Sometimes God allows circumstances in which we can place our possessions as they should, just like the two men. They realize that the money in their pockets is not worth the loss of life.

Likewise, we as believers, should have the treasures and money we can have in this world, no matter how much is not worth eternal life. So let us not exchange that eternal treasure for something mortal.

Money is a facility God has given us so that we can effectively serve Him. Lest we make God’s money over our lives.

“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

Lesson From Iron

A piece of iron for $2.50.

If forged into a horseshoe, the price would be $5.0.

If it is forged into a needle, the price will rise to $17.

If it is forged and shaped into a knife, the price will double to $35.

If formed into a Rolex watch needle, the price jumps again to $125,000

Any forging and formation of such iron will increase its selling value. The more forged, beaten, and burned, the higher the value.

So it is with humans. If we experience many formations, forging, and trials, then the noble character that exists within us is increasingly formed.

Just enjoy the process. Respond correctly in obedience and sincerity, and let that perseverance bear ripe fruit that will bring us life change.

Remember that the gold was forged and tested in the fire. Once we hold the test then we will sparkle like beautiful gold.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

The Final Destination

Everyone must have a goal to achieve. What is the purpose of our life in this world? Accumulate as much wealth as possible? Because we think that by having abundant wealth our lives will definitely be guaranteed and we will be happy all our lives.

Who doesn’t know about Solomon? A king who was very famous for his wisdom and abundant wealth actually declared that worldly wealth was in vain. It turns out that having wealth does not necessarily make people live in happiness. “With the increase in wealth, there are also more people who spend it. And what is the owner’s advantage other than seeing it?” . Solomon had the experience that the gluttony of the rich did not let them sleep. The rich man is always not calm in his life, even sleep can’t be good, because he always thinks about his wealth. It is true what the words of God say, “For where your treasure is, there is also your heart.”

Dissatisfaction with money and wealth encourages each person to look for ways how to increase his wealth: work without knowing the time until he forgets the hours of worship, forgets the hours of prayer, puts aside spiritual matters. The Apostle Paul asked Timothy to warn the rich, “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” The riches of the world are not the ultimate goal of this life, for they are only temporary, and “… For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.“

If we are now trusted by God to manage more property, this is precisely the opportunity to “… be rich in remarkable works of extravagant generosity, willing to share with others.”

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?

I’m Still Standing

On March 17, 2012, the world seemed to pause. Fabrice Muamba suddenly fell without physical contact with other players, then unconscious in the 41st minute, during the FA Cup final match between Bolton and Tottenham Hotspur.

Muamba had a heart attack. Muamba’s heart had stopped beating for 78 minutes. However, he was saved after 15 electric shocks, both in the field and while in an ambulance on the way to the hospital.

After a month of stressful critical period, Muamba was finally allowed to leave the hospital on April 16, 2012.

“Even though my career finished here and had to stop dreaming of playing at a higher level, I am grateful that I was still given the opportunity to live. I have to get up and move on. The mathematical and statistical sciences I’ve learned while still actively playing may be able to be utilized by me now. Thank you to God, the medical team, and the fans who faithfully supported and offered prayers for my recovery.” Such were Muamba’s parting words when he officially announced his retirement from professional football on August 15, 2012 based on the recommendation of the medical team.

All the inspiring stories of his life are then set forth in a book called “I’m Still Standing”.

In this life, we can’t always get what we want, even though we have exerted all the abilities we have. Indeed, herein lies the maturity of our faith and our way of thinking tested. Giving thanks is easy to do when everything goes well as planned, but the thanksgiving God means gratitude in all circumstances.

Not only does God work through astonishing great miracles, but He also works through the problems we experience. Even through what we call a calamity, God is working to bring good to us His beloved people.

Gratitude precedes the mujizat. By often saying gratitude, we invite the hand of God to do His magical deeds. Thankfully, it will answer all the questions in our lives.

“We always say thanks to God,”

Life killer

“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.“

Physical death is when life is no longer conceived; when the breath has stopped and the spirit ceases to exist in the body; when the blood no longer flows all over the body. The body no longer functions to express the signs of life.

Life is meant to express a life that gives life to others. When this function ceases to exist in humans, then in essence the human being is dead even though signs of life such as breathing, eating, moving, and so on are still present in that person.

Invisible death is when human beings experience death in life that still exists in this world. On the contrary the dead can still live and bring life to life, that is, when all that is good, all that is useful, all that builds is still alive in the life of mankind on this earth.

There are two life killers or those that make human life not reveal life and can even kill other humans, namely heartache and envy.

Heartache is in fools, which means that the one who is quick to feel hurt is a fool while envy is in a stupid person which means that the one who always envies is the fool. The fools and the stupid ones are those who have been killed in life; The killers of life.

For where there is envy and selfishness there is chaos and all sorts of evil deeds.

Finding The Way

Oliver Goldsmith was born the son of a poor pastor in Ireland in the 1700s. He was not a smart boy, his teachers made fun of him as a foolish boy. He graduated from college at the bottom of the rankings.

At first, Goldsmith wanted to try to become a pastor, but he later felt unsuitable. He tried in law but failed. He then tried to set his heart in medicine but again he didn’t fit in.

Goldsmith did not despair of finding his way in life. Eventually, he found his interest in writing. At first he worked as a writer on Fleet Street, then later he began writing novels, becoming a poet, and becoming a playwright.

That’s where Goldsmith became known as a world-class great writer. His works such as “The Vicar of Wakefield”, “The Deserted Village”, and “She Stoops to Conquer” won many awards and achieved great success.

A lot of people experience like Goldsmith, trying this doesn’t fit, trying it doesn’t fit, not maximal in this field, not developing in that field. As a result, his life was just like that.

Worse still, he didn’t try to find a way in life like Goldsmith, but he still did what he used to do, even though he didn’t enjoy his job and was not successful in that line of work. It’s like an eagle living in a pack of turkeys. The eagle actually felt unsuitable to live on land, but what could be done, instead of starving to death he chose to keep scavenging the land in searching for worms.

God created us very uniquely. God equips us with different potentials and strengths. Our task is to discover the superior potential within us and how to use those interests and talents as a path for us to success. If today we feel that we have not found superior potential in ourselves, continue to look for a way of life that truly matches our interests, talents, strengths and advantages.

We cannot be maximal if we do not find our “field”. Being close to God is the key so that we can see the path God has shown us in our lives until we can achieve that success in the end.

“For it is in Him that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.”

Problems And Maturity

Any problem we are experiencing must bring good if we are able to see and look at it from the right perspective, if we are able to respond to it with the right attitude of heart as well. No matter how big the problems we are experiencing today there must be valuable lessons we learn. If we address problems as life learning and part of the process of maturing faith, then we believe that good things must happen in our lives. We don’t need to be afraid, disappointed, and angry with God when we’re in trouble. If God allows us to have problems, trust God will definitely provide the best solution for us.

Not many people are able to address the problem from the right perspective! Most give a negative response to the problem they are experiencing. There was the slightest problem that they immediately complained, ranted, whined, sputtered, offended, angry, did not want to be counseled, and did not want to be reprimanded. Doesn’t this show that we are still acting like children or immatures.

Being physically old is certain for everyone, but becoming spiritually mature is because we want to process, one of the processes is through problems. Through the problem at hand, God is actually leading us to draw closer to Him. From there we realize that indeed our strength and abilities are very limited, therefore we need God in this life.

Through problems, we are taught to depend entirely on God and learn to hold fast to the promises of God’s words! Man’s promises are easily not kept and missed, but God’s promises are yes and amen! “Heaven and earth shall pass, but my words shall not pass.” Don’t get hung up on problems or situations, because our lives are out of trust.

“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.“

Be Thankful

After finishing the meal, a restaurant guest called the waiter of a restaurant to ask for the bill. The waiter offered a sum of the value he had to pay.

The guest deliberately gave money more than the value of the bill, while saying to the waiter, “The change just take it.”

Without a smile and without saying thank you, the waiter took the money given and just left immediately.

Inwardly, the guest shook his head. Even without tips money, the guest as a consumer deserves hospitality and gratitude, but this waiter is indeed “special”, has got tips, still puts on an unfriendly face, and does not say thank you.

The guest was not a respectful madman, but getting such treatment made him regret giving tips to the ungrateful person.

It was the same as Jesus felt when He healed ten lepers. How not, of the ten lepers He healed, only one returned to thank and glorify God. Ironically, that one person was a stranger who was a Samaritan. Where are the other nine people? They may be like the waiter of the restaurant told earlier, leaving immediately after receiving the miracle of healing.

Of the ten people, only one came back to give thanks. Perhaps that is the image of most human beings, that is, forgetting to thank you. Try to recalculate what blessings, miracles, helps, and things the Lord has given us. Among all those blessings, how many of us make time specifically to thank, give thanks, and glorify the Lord? Will the blessings and miracles we receive actually make us forget the God who gave blessings and performed miracles? If so, perhaps the Lord in heaven shakes His head at our ungrateful attitude.

Make time specifically to give thanks for the blessings, miracles, and kindnesses we receive. Don’t let God shake His head at our ungrateful attitude.