WORKING FOR THE LORD

I loved the verse:  Colossians 3:23  Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.  I remember studying this verse when I was a teacher (before I had my girls).  We needed to apply it not only in our actual job (teaching the children), but also in our interactions with co-workers and the parents of the children we taught.  We were doing this for a higher purpose --- we were “kingdom” teachers.  We were not in it just to get a paycheck as Pastor said on Sunday. Now that I am a stay at home mom this verse still applies to me.  I “work for the Lord” when I serve my girls, my husband and take care of my home.  These are things that He has blessed me with and so I honor Him by taking care of them with excellence.  For all of us some work days are definitely harder than others, but I know that if we put our whole heart into it God will bless our labors.  There are times when we all feel too tired, sick or have simply had enough of our job, co-workers or boss, but we must remember that we are “too blessed to be stressed”. This statement is only true if we believe that we are working for our King because it is a blessing to serve the King.  Another verse I just love is Romans 8:28 which says, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”   Remember that regardless of where you are working right now God can work His purposes through you in that place.  Don’t lose sight of your King and his kingdom purposes and I pray you have a blessed week as He shows up in mighty ways in your place of work! 

Staci Quarles

Outreach Coordinator