For example, think of your work. When you clock in, who are you working for? If you're a mother at home, who are you working for when your kid wakes you up at 6:30am? If you're not sure, let me exhort you in seeing that as believers, we're working for Jesus! Every task is sanctified. Every responsibility is holy and eternally significant.
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24
You're not at work for a boss or a family member--primarily. The primary employer, boss, supervisor is JESUS. That perspective should change everything! He wants to accurately assess and reward everything you do! That means every attitude and action is able to be affirmed at the Day of Judgment! Every service and speech is special! There are no irrelevant itineraries on your schedule. Jesus infuses meaning into every aspect of life!
And we should be joyful about that! We shouldn't fear God's coming judgment. The inheritance is meant to inspire. The reward is meant to revive you! The promise of repayment is meant to instill hope and motivation. Are you joyful with your work? Are you thinking about pleasing Jesus with every task on your plate? If you're not, repent today! Make work joyful! Make your job joyful! Make your day joyful!
Redeem it by shifting your focus on Jesus!
That is one of the passages I pray for you as you work at U of P, honey :) Thanks for working hard for God and us; we love you. Katelyn was asking where you were today. It was so cute. She pointed at the door and said 'dada?'
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