WORK WITH PURPOSE, WORK WITH PASSION

WORK WITH PURPOSE, WORK WITH PASSION

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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord. (Colossians 3: 23)

The apostle Paul told the Colossians about that higher purpose. He even addressed the slaves, who felt the horrific pressure of feeling they had no choice. He let them all know that they did have the power of choice - the choice of focus and the choice of attitude!

They could decide in every situation to focus on Christ. They could recognize that the leader they ultimately answered to was none other than the Lord Himself even if they had a demanding boss, bad working conditions, and arduous tasks, they did not have to stew in unmanageable stress and bitterness. They could focus their gaze on the One Who adored them, cared for them, comforted them, walked with them, and worked within and through them. Christ within them was their Hope, and through Him, they could do all things. (Philippians 4: 13)

With that new perspective, for the Colossians as well as for you and me, the fatigue begins to lift. The resentments begin to dissipate. The determination to change only when someone else acts better starts to be replaced by personal responsibility to do one's best, no matter what.

Reflect on that. Remind yourself, I'm not doing this for "them." It's for the Lord! My love for Him is fueling my efforts! Therefore, I will work at it with all my heart, and I won't stop until He leads me elsewhere. I understand that though I may not understand why I'm right here, God sometimes assigns a light to shine in a dark place where it's really needed. The tasks may not be pleasant, but pleasing Him with my very best is.

So I will work with my whole heart as an offering of praise to the Lord. This day and every day, will you join me?

Lord, no matter what I'm assigned to do, I want to keep my eyes on You. As I live out Your purposes of Love, may I never block the intensity and passion You want to show through me. You are my Lord - the One I want to please in my every action.