Meaningful Work

Colossians 3:23 (NLT)  Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Acts 20:24 (NLT)  But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

            It occurs to me that I have often used the Colossians text in various devotionals, but when I combine it with the Acts text, a new thought enters my heart.

            How often do we truly keep Christ as the central focal point of our daily activities? Are we so busily involved in the daily hustle and bustle of life that we scarcely think of Christ until we drop exhaustedly into our beds? As we recap the day’s events in our sleepy minds, what did we do or accomplish that was meaningful? Will anything we did today have a positive impact on anyone within the sphere of our influence? To whom did we say, “God loves you!”?

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            We humbly ask forgiveness for being too busy to include you as the focal point of our day. Clear our minds and hearts, and if need be, help us clear our schedules so that our work is meaningful in ways that honor you. May everything we think, everything we say, every activity in which we engage be something that brings honor and glory to you.

                                                                        In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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