My Words to Live By

What is success? To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; That is to have succeeded. - Ralph Waldo Emerson


To the work..

I've been working so much lately that I'm just flat exhausted when I get home and haven't spent any time on the computer in the past month!! I feel bad for not posting during this transition, but I know the Lord understand that when I have 5 minutes of down time, it's better spent on rest and reading my Bible or devotionals. My energy has been drained, and I'm struggling just to keep my strength replenished!

I want to share this song with all of you. It's been great strength for me knowing that I am working towards goals for my family that will give us more opportunities to serve God. In all that I do, I praise His name and give Him the glory. Now, enough of a break. Back to work!! :-)


To the work! To the work! We are servants of God;
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

To the work! To the work! Let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the weary be led;
In the cross and its banner our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, “Salvation is free!”

To the work! To the work! There is labor for all;
For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall;
And the love of our Father exalted shall be,
In the loud swelling chorus, “Salvation is free!”

To the work! To the work! In the strength of the Lord,
And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward,
When the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be,
And we shout with the ransomed, “Salvation is free!”

Toiling on, toiling on
Toiling on, toiling on
Let us hope and trust,
Let us watch and pray,
And labor til the Master comes.