Dont work harder but work Smarter! Part II

Solomon also talked about the extreme type of worker - the Workaholic.
     The Workaholic won't stop working. It's all he thinks about. It's all he talks about. His whole life's wrapped up in his work. Solomon describes him,

     This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, "Who am I working for? Why am I giving up so much pleasure now?" It is all so meaningless and depressing. ECCLESIASTES 4:8

     Do you know anybody like this? I am a workaholic, but I am trying to be recover from it. I want to give you Solomon's five steps to recovery from workaholism:

                                  RELAX

READJUST YOUR VALUES
     I observed that most people are motivated to success because they envy their neighbors. Ecclesiates 4:4a

Thought: Most of workaholism stems from a desire for more. The cost of workaholism is enormous - divorce, alcoholism, health problems, fractured relationships, unhappiness, loneliness, and on and on and on.

ENJOY YOUR REWARDS
     People should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. Ecclesiastes 3:13

Thought: You should be thankful for what you have. Take time to smell the roses. Enjoy life's simple pleasures.

LIMIT YOUR LABOR - This is an intentional decision!
     Fools are so exhaustedly by a little work that they can't even find their home. Ecclesiastes 10:15

Thought: "All work and no play makes Whit a dull boy." We need a balance. There is a time to work, but there is also time to play.

     It is useless for you to work so hard fromearly morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones. Psalm 127:2

Thought: If you don't take time to rest, your body will make time for rest. Schedule four things in your life: rest, recreation, relationships, and romance!

ANTICIPATED GOD's CARE - The root of a lot of workaholism is worry!
     Don't worry about these things, saying, "What will we eat? What will we drink? What will wear?" These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Matthew 6:31-32

Thought: Trust God!

ECHANGE YOUR PRESSURES FOR GOD'S PEACE
     Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Thought: "Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you" (1 Peter 5:7).

One last thought: I've never met a dying person who said, "Oh, I wish I could work one more hour."

WHAT MAKES A WINNER!

Dont work harder but work Smarter!

Most businness people worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship. As a result, their meaning and values in life are distorted. Their relationships are terrible and their lifestyles are aimless. Let's listen to the richest and wisest man who ever lived. His name was Solomon. He addressed the question, "So what people get in this life for all their hard work and anxiety?" Solomom talked about the extreme type of worker - the Lazy Worker, whose motto is: "It's better to have loafed and lost than never to have loafed at all!" But Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes, "Fools fold their hands, leading them to ruin." He gave counsel to the Lazy Worker on how to succeed by writing down six attitudes of successful people:

1. Work Enthusiastically
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might....Ecclesiastes 9:10

2. Work with Integrity
A good reputation reputation is more valuable than costly perfume...Ecclesiastes 7:1

3. Work Skillfully
Ifmthe ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success....Eccesiastes 10:10
Thought: Work smarter, not harder.

4. Work Efficiently
There is a right time and a way to do everything...Ecclesiastes 8:6
Thought: Write down your goals. If you aim at nothing, you will hit nothing.

5. Work Cooperatively
Two are better offmthan one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out aknd help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble....Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Thought: Be a team player

6. Work Persistently
Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you dont know if profit will come from one activity or another - or maybe both....Ecclesiates 11:6
Thought: Successful people dont know how to quit. They have the ability to keep on going for five more minutes. If at first you dont succeed, welcome to the human race. Dont quit!

One final thought: It's not how much you work, it's how you work that makes a difference.

WHAT MAKES A WINNER.

Wisdom #3

Psalm 97:10

Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserve the souls of his saints; he delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Sometimes I sat by myself, questioning if it was really significant to try to live spotless, Christian life. Some thought maybe I became old-fashioned and formal or I am crazy.  I wouldn’t go out now to have drinks with old friends, hated smoking, and had no wish to engage in sex joint or bars. I didn’t like going to parties with my old friends just for drinking spree, but I must admit I hated to be alone sometimes. When I was a new Christian, every once in a while, I felt like just giving in and doing what all my peers are doing. Those feelings passed, though, and I felt a special peace and relieve in refusing to give in. Being different is hard. To say not to wrong-doing and evil can be agonizingly difficult. Yet, out God calls us to be different, to stand apart from the crowd. No compromise for evil and to live beyond the daily grind. If we will continue to say no to evil, while saying yes to God, He will save and reinforce us. We are never truly alone if we will only love the Lord. God, I want to do what is right, but sometimes to wrong is very tempting and appealing. Please grant me the power to oppose and hold onto what I know is true. Amen

Wisdom #2

Psalm 93:1,  The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.

A platoon leader was standing head above the rest of his men. He is armed with the most sophisticated and latest technology gears, very snappy and proud. Seeing the man filled with confidence, many will thought that everything would work out. He simply displays success. Before the battle can begin, he can claim triumph already. Our Dear Lord is the same. All power and strength comes from Him. You can rely on His wisdom. Everyday in our lives, we fight the daily grind, and everyday is a battle. Please always bear in mind that God will be on our side and He can be in charge. Our God will not surrender and He will be with us every step of our way. He is our Great Platoon Leader or rather shall I say that He is our General who will always win. Lord, in your might and knowledge, I take my safe haven. You are the bastion that shield me and I have totally NO FEAR. I will always worship YOU, Amen.

A Beautiful Meal!

It is now very seldom to find a steak house which serves a very affordable meal. For a 220 bucks, you can have a very sumptuous meal like pork chop or any of the other meal like fish fillet or breaded chicken. A set meal complete with a complimentary toasted bread pasted with a butter. Inclusive of iced cold tea, a soup, a salad and a dessert. Somewhere near the Alabang Town Center, a new place called Molito, there is a restaurant called Wooden Horse. A place with an ambiance of a western culture, with waiters wearing cowboy boots and hats. The place is worth visiting and I tell the food is really great for the money you spend. Try it!! Right HK Snob?

Wisdom #1

Psalm 94:8,9  Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be wise? He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see? 

Nobody can fool God. He can sees us wherever place we go. Some people are fooling themselves when they think they can fool God. He can sees all things, hears all things, and nothing can escapes His attention. It will be a scary thing for those people who live in sin. You have nothing to worry if you walk in righteousness. Let Him see you and it is good to know that He is with us. I pray Lord, that you are always with me. Search me Lord, and guide me to correct the wrong things that I do. Please prevent me from straying into the darkness and help me walk into the light. Amen.

Team Work

Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.