“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
Are you a hard worker? Someone who does there best in whatever they do? In I Corinthians 10:31, we are commanded, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” This is something that we often brush to the side and don’t think much of because we get so caught up in things. We must remember that the Lord wants us to be hard workers, and do everything to the best of our ability. We are working for the Lord, and because of that we have to act like we are. If we commit to doing something, the Lord wants us to pursue it to the best of our ability, working hard in all we do as Christ would. Sometimes we have so much on our plate that we just want to rush to get through them so that they can be crossed off of the list. While sometimes that is nice, and less stressful, we aren’t putting our best into those tasks. It is also to recognize your limit and what that is. It is better to have few tasks and do a better job at them than to have a list full of things that you can’t put your time and effort into. Today, I want to challenge you to take a step back, look at your priorities, and pursue them wholeheartedly. Pursue them in ways that the Lord would, and work at it with all of your heart. Your hard work will pay off, trust me.
Morgan Drake
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I want to know God’s will for my life, don’t you? Sometimes it is so hard to distinguish between what God’s will is for you and your will for you. By this, I mean, it is difficult to determine whether it is the plans that God has established for your life, or the plans you have organized for yourself. Sometimes these plans align, while other times, they do not. It is very important to recognize the fact that we need to have a proper perspective of who we are before we can grasp what the Lord wants us to do. Once we realize who we are and what our purpose is, we can then fulfill the things that the Lord has in store for us – pursuing Him faithfully. The Lord loves you and who you are. He wants to use you to do amazing things, so say yes to Him! Say yes to God every day, allowing Him to grow closer to you and forming you into the person that He has called you to be. Trust in His plans and in His timing, because His timing is perfect and His plans are perfect. He knew what His plans were for you before you were even born. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. (Jeremiah 1:5) God has created you with a purpose, so let’s fulfill it!
When we hear the word “correction” or “discipline”, we often turn and act like it was never mentioned. Why? Because we don’t like being told that we are doing something wrong. It is a pride issue that unfortunately just comes so naturally to us. Instead of turning from correction, today, lets invite it. God’s discipline is never meant to hurt us, it’s meant to help us and redeem us. Unlike our natural tendencies to turn our back on people, God will never turn His back on us. Ignoring discipline is a sign of weakness. God encourages us to allow ourselves to grow and to be able to correct our behavior to gain wisdom. In Hebrews 12:11, it says “no discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Today, reflect on your life and see what needs to be corrected, or what areas you need to develop discipline. God will help you get through it, and it will certainly benefit you in the long run.