Daily Encouragement: Day 151

From Handbook to Wisdom, Day 151 (Wisdom)

INVEST IN LASTING RELATIONSHIPS

The sons of this world are more shrewd
in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.
I would be wise to use worldly wealth
to make friends for myself, so that when it is gone,
they may welcome me into the eternal dwellings.
(Luke 16:8–9)

What is my hope or joy or crown of rejoicing
in the presence of the Lord Jesus at His coming?
My glory and joy is the people
in whose lives I have been privileged to have a ministry.
(1 Thessalonians 2:19–20)

Lord God, grant me the grace of an eternal perspective so that I will treat people in light of eternity. I ask for the wisdom of investing the resources You have entrusted to me in the lives of people—immortal beings You have put in my path. May I give my life in exchange for that which can never be lost or corrupted. Amen.