The pillars of joy
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Joy comes from completing goals and projects, whether it is finishing a race, studies, or work tasks. Seeing the results of one's labor, such as a completed project or a good harvest, brings much satisfaction. A parent finds joy in knowing that their children will be well-prepared to face life independently with confidence and determination. The hope is that the next generation will continue to build upon what was started and help repair societal problems.
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This document discusses finding hope to anchor one's life and move forward. It encourages not letting die the hopes of good health, success, fulfilling promises to family and society, and living joyfully. It suggests letting courage and laughter be friends, and hoping for honor and integrity. Finally, it recommends finding hope in God, knowing and being like God, and seeing Christ as the hope of glory within.
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This document discusses the need to think beyond one's immediate family and social position. It cautions that limiting one's view to just a small circle will lead to stagnation. The key is to use what abilities and opportunities you have to help others, as all people are interconnected. True fulfillment comes from serving a higher purpose beyond one's own self-interests.
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Wisdom comes from opening one's heart to others and knowing oneself, not from educational or social status. A person who sees with their heart and is not defined by what others say finds peace and love from God. True wisdom lies beyond worldly worries and struggles, in a passion and abundance from God. A person's worth is defined not by education, job, or wealth but by the wisdom in their heart.
Wave of thought
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The King rules from the palace with wisdom and justice, guiding the people with fair laws. The people obey willingly because they love the King, knowing his intent is not to subjugate but free them. Through following the King's inspiring words and teachings, the people gain strength over their struggles and freedom from being slaves to wrong ways of living. The King is praised as the ultimate Lord and ruler.
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Sin is a waste of time that prevents people from becoming healthy, wealthy, efficient and happy. Those who engage in sinful behaviors like anger, drinking, oversleeping or adultery spend their time and money unwisely and cannot achieve self-improvement or find happiness. Instead of preaching against sin directly, the author argues people should stay busy with meaningful goals for success, health, knowledge and creativity so they do not have time for sinful behaviors.
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We can envision how we want to finish the year and our goals. The author wants to finish 2014 as a good employee who did their best and delivered on responsibilities. They also want to be a good parent who provided love and support to their children. Additionally, the author hopes to finish as a successful businessperson who increased profits and delivered good customer service. Finally, they want a strong relationship with God where they read the Bible regularly and attended church services to become healthier, more prosperous, and wiser with God's guidance. May God lead us all to finish well.
The drive
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The bright sun
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Scratch my belly
This document discusses the need to think beyond one's immediate family and social position. It cautions that limiting one's view to just a small circle will lead to stagnation. The key is to use what abilities and opportunities you have to help others, as all people are interconnected. True fulfillment comes from serving a higher purpose beyond one's own self-interests.
Roll those sleeves
The document encourages the reader to work hard and improve the world through their efforts. It states that previous generations worked to advance society and now it is the reader's turn to do the same by rolling up their sleeves and tackling major tasks. It says that a person is qualified not by their appearance but by their willingness and ability to provide for themselves and their country through diligent work.
Ripe
When things are ripe, they have sourced nutrients from deep within themselves or their environment. Similarly, for endeavors to succeed they may require deep research, ideas, or restraint. As clouds gather and rain falls, fruits ripen on trees and businesses will prosper by supplying each other's needs. With God's provision, dreams can ripe and all wants will be satisfied through the abundance of creation.
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Restraint
This document discusses the importance of restraint and humility. It contains advice such as tethering one's heart like a goat-kid to avoid pride. It also recommends strongly binding oneself to avoid harming others or straying, holding anger inside instead of letting it spill out, and swallowing or apologizing for offensive words. The overall message encourages blaming no one, looking straight ahead to God, and refraining from polluting one's spirit.
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