“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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At this point in our passage, we see Jesus spending time “alone” with His disciples. The value and importance of spending quality time alone with God is immeasurable. It is essential that we are spending time daily reading the Scriptures, talking with the Lord in prayer, and listening for His response. Today, make a plan (if you haven’t already) to set up a daily quiet time with the Lord. Take a moment to simply “be still” in the presence of God. Ask Him to meet with you in a personal way and to refresh your spirit.
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!