“Keep that which is committed to thy trust.” (I Timothy) This has long been a favorite verse of mine – a simple and calming instruction from the Apostle Paul. We all have been given our own “row to hoe” so to speak, that which has been entrusted to our care and our lives are made much happier and richer when we faithfully tend to this heavenly assignment. It is of no use to think, “why my neighbor has a much more interesting job, or a more beautiful family – how I would love to be in his or her shoes.” In the meantime, you are letting what God has given you to do to become neglected and in disrepair. This type of ungrateful thinking is also in direct violation to the commandment, “Thy shalt not covet”! Yes, “keep that which is committed to thy trust” is an important rule to live by and one that will reap true contentment and joy for it is in obedience to your Father and His plan for you.
“Living stones we, each in his place,
May we be worthy such a grace,
While Truth the wide earth enlightens.” (Hymn # 176)