Let Him do the rest

Our two (2) children are very active. It is not unusual to see either of them just drop to the floor and crank out a few push ups from time to time. Why they do this I do not know but it is interesting to watch them.

Occasionally, they will walk up and say, "Feel my muscle." Upon lightly squeezing his/her bicep, I will ask, "So, where did you get that, WalMart?" To which either will usually reply, "No, you have to earn it." At seven (7) and six (6), we are trying to teach them a very important life lesson that will serve them well the rest of their lives: things aren't given, you have to earn it. Not our love, of course, but other things in life.

Today's word is Colossians 3:23, NASB, a very familiar passage, reads, "Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the LORD rather than for men."

It is not only important what we do but how we do it. I have found myself from time to time just going through the motions, not really doing my best, not really focused on the task at hand, not really watching how others were watching me. Today's passage reminds me that it isn't others that are watching me but GOD is always watching me, and He knows my motivation. So, do everything as if you are doing it for Him, because, ultimately, you are.

Whether you are doing push ups or surgery, playing football or filing folders, building skyscrapers or mopping floors, do everything as if you are doing it for the LORD. If we keep that it mind, we will find ourselves putting forth our best effort. And, that is all GOD asks of us: to do our best and let Him do the rest.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T