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BUILDING A LIFE
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire, and he told his boss of his plans to leave and live a more leisurely life with his wife. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see such a good worker go, and he asked the carpenter to build just one more house as a personal favor.
The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently . So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then with a shock we realize we have to live in the house we have built.
The contractor was sorry to see such a good worker go, and he asked the carpenter to build just one more house as a personal favor.
The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently . So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then with a shock we realize we have to live in the house we have built.
If we could
You are the carpenter of your life. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall.
You are the carpenter of your life. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall.
Build wisely!
Ask God to be the Master-builder of your life!
life.
life.
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