Submitting before I work

  

Chapter 6: Submitting Our Work to Christ

Have you ever had a task before you come in conflict with an opportunity to worship?  One of my most impressionable experiences is that of getting through college.  I protected opportunities to worship over studying for exams or completing an assignment.  I did not neglect my school work, but I did not prioritize it over set apart times of worship.  Every time I have chosen this way, even since, I have seen success.  God blesses our time with Him and I believe it is the only way to multiply time.  He will make a way when we recognize Him in everything.

Spend a little time reading 2 Samuel 7, God's blessing over David as he sought to honor Him.  Then flip to 1 Chronicles 28, David passing the baton, not just of kingship, but of serving the King.  The way we serve the Lord, prioritizing Him, will bless generations.

Your desire to serve the Lord is very much entwined with your work ethic and the results others will see.  If you are only motivated by the success you see in this world, you're missing the greater blessing God has for you when you "work as unto the Lord."  Work can be worship. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or caretaker, entrepreneur, or employee—your job can glorify God if you're working with an attitude of praise (Ephesians 6:1-9).

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” — Colossians 3:23

Take a little time to ask yourself, about your attitude as you face the day:  Am I working with resentment, to impress, to earn worth, or to serve God? Did I ask Him for guidance into (this) job venture, and do I invite Him into my decisions, meetings, emails, and schedule?  This goes much akin to our social life because our place of work is usually where we spend the most time and have the greatest opportunity for impact.  Satan can manipulate anything: making an opportunity of something we should avoid, twisting words spoken to a co-worker, or disguising our intent.  Coworkers can perceive us to be something we're not- at no fault of our own, and work relationships can take all kinds of disastrous turns.  We must be armored up in the Word (Ephesians 6:10-20), aligned with God, and seeking to serve Him in our daily work.



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