Whatever You Do

“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17

Some of you may be returning to work after the Thanksgiving holiday, some will be bargain hunting with thousands of other shoppers or perhaps today you just plan to take a breath between holidays. Whatever you find you have to do today do it with a grateful heart. Even the boring, necessary or tedious tasks that are unpleasant or initially unrewarding can bring joy if done as unto the Lord. If your heart is fixed upon Him even the crowds and long checkout lines won’t hinder your peace. Whatever you undertake today do it cheerfully and as though you’re doing it for Him.

I’m afraid I have been guilty of grumbling from time to time when presented with a task that seemed mundane or difficult; then I’ve found myself asking God to forgive me for a bad attitude. I know though, that He is always with me and that He has blessed me with so many opportunities to serve Him through the work He has given me to do; even through the things I don’t like doing. In fact, it is through those very things that often bring the greatest opportunities to serve Him and ultimately the greatest rewards.