Contemplative Bible Reading

Psalms 127:2 (New Living Translation)

It is useless for you to work so hard
from early morning until late at night,
anxiously working for food to eat;
for God gives rest to his loved ones.

There are plenty of passages in the Bible that advocate hard work. This verse gives us a throttle on that hard work.

God gives rest to his loved ones.

Hmm, a gift of rest from God. Why is it hard for some of us on some days to accept gifts from God? Probably pride and arrogance. We don’t need God or His gifts. Oh so foolish pride and arrogance.

God, help me to be humble and accept your gifts with thanksgiving. Even when I want to show the world how tough I am and how hard I can work.