Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
– 2 Timothy 2:15 -16 (NIV)
In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he encourages him to be a worker who seeks to please God rather than people. Worldly things can distract, worldly problems can draw attention away from God. Instead of trying to please people and make them happy, work to please God; be a proven worker who needs not be ashamed.
A proven worker teaches the word of truth accurately striving to understand and correctly explain God’s Word to others. To help those who indulge in worldly, godless chatter and vain babbling, which leads to godless behavior, by teaching them the truth.
Paul’s challenge is to do our best to present ourselves as an approved, proven worker who understands and explains the truth of God’s Word.
Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple. Stay clear of pious talk that is only talk. Words are not mere words, you know. If they’re not backed by a godly life, they accumulate as poison in the soul.
– 2 Timothy 2:15 -16 (MSG)
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Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, help us to listen and do our best work for You. Guide us to avoid worldly distractions and focus our sights on You. May we be proven workers guided by Your Word and truth. Let us gather together like the colorful open blossoms of the Penta plant and be open to Your direction, teaching Your truth accurately. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.
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Garden Faith 
Concentrate on doing what is best for God and not focus on things that draw our attention away from- I needed this reminder today. Thank you Jeanne. Affirmation that I continue to serve with diligence what God has placed in my hands is what I need to bring my focus back to
Blessings 💙🙏🏽
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With so much happening around us, it is easy to be distracted and worried; we should instead focus on God and His Word and do our best work for Him.
I think we all need that reminder. It is good to hear from you, Manu!! 💗🌺
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By the way, I know the verse you brought today is teaching us to be cautious in what we teach, accuracy and to be in alignment with what scripture says but for some reason I was drawn to being diligent and serving with my full capacity ( which includes teaching with accuracy) wherever and with whatever God has placed in my hands.
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Manu, it all ties in when we make an effort to be a proven worker, it includes being accurate, doing our best for God, and avoiding worldly distractions. It is a goal for all of us to be diligent and teach His truth accurately.
Peace and Blessings! 🌹🌺
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Study, pray, be willing to be taught, follow the examples of Godly people
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Amen, and focusing on Jesus.
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