A Word of Encouragement

November 14, 2026

Simplicity - Jan 2013

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

What is your ambition - your desire for some type of achievement or distinction? The world tells us to lay out a 'five-year plan' and work toward that goal. But look at what Paul wrote to the Christians in Thessalonica,

Now as to the love of the brothers and sisters, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; for indeed you practice it toward all the brothers and sisters who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, to excel even more, and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we instructed you, so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.

emphasis mine

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Think about that, God connected loving others to our ambition! How often does our ambition influence the way we treat others... The way we treat our family? Does our ambition get in the way of loving others?

If we are not vigilant, Satan will deceive us into thinking our ambition is out of love. But if it interferes with love, it is NOT Spirit led!

Adonoi Hashem - Lord God - may my ambitions be guided by Your Spirit.

Let our ambitions be guided with the help of our God.
	Nehemiah 7:16 - Adapted

Lead a quiet life,