Exodus 18:18
“Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.”
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Exodus 18:18 (KJV) reads, "Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone." This verse is part of the story of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, visiting Moses in the…
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In Exodus 18:18, we find the wise counsel of Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, speaking words laden with both warning and wisdom: "Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today in awe of Your greatness and majesty. You are the Creator of the universe, the One who knows and sees all things. We stand in reverence and humility before you, understanding our own limitations and the burdens that we sometimes carry…
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