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23
Nov '18

That Smiling Man

Posted on Nov 23, 2018 in Devotions | Tags: ,

23
Nov '18
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. (Colossians 3:23) 
 
Going to the grocery store isn’t something I particularly enjoy. It’s just a mundane part of life—something that has to be done. 
 
But there is one part of this task I’ve unexpectedly come to look forward to: checking out in Fred’s lane. Fred, you see, turns checkout into show time. He’s amazingly fast, always has a big smile, and even dances (and sometimes sings!) as he acrobatically flips (unbreakable) purchases into a plastic bag. Fred clearly enjoys a job that could be seen as one of the most tedious around. And for just a moment, his cheerful spirit brightens the lives of people in his checkout lane. 
 
The way Fred does his job has won my respect and admiration. His cheerful attitude, desire to serve, and attention to detail all line up well with the apostle Paul’s description of how we are to work in Colossians 3:23: “Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord”. 
 
When we’re in relationship with Jesus, any job we have to do gives us an opportunity to reflect His presence in our lives. No task is too small . . . or too big! Tackling our responsibilities—whatever they may be—with joy, creativity, and excellence gives us an opportunity to influence those around us, no matter our job. 
 
Lord, help me to tackle everything on my plate today with grace, enthusiasm, and joy, knowing that my attitude may affect others in ways I’m not even aware of. Amen. 
 
This devotion blessed me and I pray as you set out to go to work today, this weekend or next week, just remember, the best way to do satisfying work is to do it for the Lord. Give it all you got with a smile of encouragement to those watching.  
 
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord! 
 
Today’s Reading is Romans 15:5-6

26
Feb '18

For The Lord

Posted on Feb 26, 2018 in Devotions | Tags: ,

26
Feb '18
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. (Colossians 3:23)

We are alive to bless the Lord, not for the Lord to bless us. Although God desires to bless us, our desire needs to be that we just want to please the Lord. That means that everything we do should be done to please the Lord and not man. We can do dishes for the Lord, we can wipe noses for the Lord, and we are to help others for the Lord. It is not about being appreciated and complimented by others but by Him. A good test to check your motives is to examine what you do when no one is looking. Do you realize that God is watching? The Lord is with you all the time. When we become aware of His continual presence, we change. And this change is good because as we align our hearts to please Him, we receive His peace.

God has given us internal monitors that let us know if what we are doing is right or wrong before Him. When we make choices that please Him, we have peace. If we are making wrong choices, the Lord convicts us. We become uncomfortable with a lack of peace. We realize quickly that we are not pleasing God when gossiping or speaking negatively. When this happens to me, I sense the quenching of the Holy Spirit and I want to get out of that conversation as fast as I can. Praise God for His conviction. I don’t want to do anything that quenches the Spirit because I have learned that whatever quenches His Spirit hurts Him because it is bad for me.

Let’s live to bless the Lord. Ask Him to convict your heart today when you are doing anything that isn’t right before Him. Some day we will each give an account of our actions before Him. If we become aware of His presence now, we will live a life that brings Him glory, which in turn blesses us.

When I read this devotion it blessed me. What truth! Remember, He loves you today with a full understanding of your struggles so if today after reading this devotion, you feel there are things you struggle with and the Holy Spirit has been convicting you, remember this, He already knows, turn it all over to Him, walk away from it and watch peace flow over you and through you. Today is your day to receive victory over strong holds.

Have a beautiful day in The Lord!

Today’s Reading is Revelation 21:4