But the joy in this man's heart, real joy of the Lord, strengthened him as he remembered that the addition to his home they'd been wanting for years was possible because of a retirement funding policy, and so he had the addition he dreamed of, plus he no longer had the worries and headaches associated with that former job. Peace pays in many ways. Again, a testimony was voiced, about being in business and having ups and downs in business, in finances, etc. This gentleman also told of a business dinner he'd attended where the speaker would normally have delivered a publicity speech for their product. Instead, the speaker shocked the crowd by pointedly illuminating the mess we have in our priorities.
Work is usually first.
Family is not in sight. Rather, our priorities should place God first, and family second. Speaking softly, another gentleman shared from his heart how much he feels the love and Christian joy from all in the congregation. It's not a put-on either. He said folks go out of their way to express the love of the Lord to him.