Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (1806-1858)
People Gather Manna
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A job may earn me money, but my real work is learning to love—at home, in the workplace, in the community, those I know, those I have never met.
Today my work is to practice compassion, patience, forgiveness, generosity, gratitude, nonviolence, and reverence for all of God’s creation. My never-failing mentor is the Lord.
[Jesus said,] “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.” ” John 6:27
Mary Ann McSweeny 
Thanks for sharing another piece of spiritual wisdom. Just imagine what kind of world we would have if every person practiced the work you have suggested in your reflection.
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No one would ever be “unemployed” with this kind of work. Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Just the correct words that I needed to hear. That is my real work–the service God has for me. If we believe in Him, we must love. Writes easy, works hard. Has been my ongoing prayer today. Thank you!
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You said it: the work of love takes discipline. Thanks for your insights.
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