My thoughts turn to the parable of the vineyard workers.
Some were hired in the morning,
Some just before quitting time,
But all were paid the same.
I know that means that no matter when we find God,
Early in life or in our fading seconds,
Our reward is the same:
Eternal life, eternal love.
But still I wonder about fairness.
Should not those that work longer and harder be paid more?
Perhaps in God's kingdom the work is the reward itself.
Help me to know I labor in God's vineyard,
And be satisfied with whatever reward God gives.
Some were hired in the morning,
Some just before quitting time,
But all were paid the same.
I know that means that no matter when we find God,
Early in life or in our fading seconds,
Our reward is the same:
Eternal life, eternal love.
But still I wonder about fairness.
Should not those that work longer and harder be paid more?
Perhaps in God's kingdom the work is the reward itself.
Help me to know I labor in God's vineyard,
And be satisfied with whatever reward God gives.
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