"But you, dress yourself for work"

I am studying the book of Jeremiah, and it comes at an interesting time in the life of Lakemont, and our nation. Jeremiah the prophet is about to witness very difficult times for Israel. Israel has forsaken God, turned to false gods, and now they will face the discipline of God. But what does God tell Jeremiah? Dress yourself for work! A Godly people had turned from the true God, and Jeremiah had to be ready to serve, to work!
Let's be honest, for the most part America is not a Christian country anymore. It might say "In God we Trust" on our money but most people put more trust in the green piece of paper rather than God. (Thus the amount of chatter on the news about the bad economy!) We were founded as a Christian nation but we, like Israel, have turned our backs on the one true God, and we follow the false gods of our culture.
So Lakemont....are you dressed for work? Are you ready and willing to be an instrument of the Lord? With deaths, and people losing their jobs, divorce, and depression are you ready to serve the Lord at Lakemont and in Augusta? Are you ready to work?
How do you dress yourself for work? We need to be in the WORD daily! We have to serve from a heart full of God, not just out of a sense of what is right. We need instruction from God daily, so we have to read His word! We need to be on our needs talking to the Lord, asking for His direction, and lifting up the needs of the saints and the names of those who do not know Him! We have to be prepared, dressed right, in order to serve!
So Youth of Lakemont, I beg of you, dress yourself for work! Be prepared for the tough times ahead and serve the ONE TRUE GOD! I love you all desperately, you are my family, and you are all in my prayers!
Krystal