Colossians 3:23

In family devotions this morning, we read Colossians 3:23. I was so struck by it it's worth a post. :) This is what it says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as as reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." The part that really struck me was the beginning where it says WHATEVER you do, work at it hard as working for the Lord. That includes all the everyday chores i have to do, school, and any extra things that happen to come along. Once I got to thinking about this, I realized how bad at it I really am. I mean, come on, when was the last time you cleaned your room like you were doing it as if Jesus were right there watching you? As if Christ asked you to do instead of your Mom? uh.. not to recently. It's so easy to go about your day like everything you have to do is a bother and an annoyance. At least, that's what I find. But reading this verse reminded me how God calls us to do our work. As if we were working for the Lord, because overall we are doing our work for God. Isn't that amazing? It makes it so much easier to do stupid little things like loading the dishwasher when ud rather do something else. Remember that verse and think of it as one thing you are doing to honor a God who DIED for you. And I was planning on complaining about it? It makes my selfishness, laziness, and complaining seem pretty darn stupid. :P So anyway just felt like sharing that. :)


<3,

Bece