"Whatever you do" and "do all" includes everything!
"Do ALL in the name of the Lord Jesus!" And "give thanks!"
I find this scripture extremely helpful when called to do something I'd rather not do!
We all are faced with duties either at home or at work, that can take our eyes off of Jesus. Things we think maybe we shouldn't "have to do" (if others were pulling their weight!) Opportunities to grumble and complain, over "job descriptions" or unfairness; opportunities to sin!
The enemy starts whispering and we listen, entertaining thoughts he knows are not pleasing to The Father, and if we are not mindful of what The Scripture says, we find ourselves in a bad place! Many times this is how we lose our peace!
We are encouraged to:
"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."(Colossians 3:2 NKJV)
And:
"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men," (Colossians 3:23 NKJV)
Everyday, these tests come and we are to be mindful of how we SHOULD perform, in every instance. And with awareness, and perseverance, over time, our actions will conform (to The Word) - if our desire is to please our LORD!
And when we fall short; when we fail, we get up and try again!
Repent for our sinful thoughts, actions and attitudes and forgive the one who is squeezing our lemon!
We keep taking the test until we pass! In time it does become second nature! This exercise of bending our will, is how we are conformed into His Image!
No task is beneath us, if we are doing it "for The Lord!" We are to be servants and we must serve!
Upon success; THAT is when "your lemon gets squeezed and the honey comes out!"
Father, I humbly give thanks for the opportunities You will provide today, for my perfecting!
"in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (I Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV)
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 1/16/15, 1/12/17
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