---WORKING FOR GOD'S GLORY ~~
--[Rules For Christian Households / To have families that love each other.]

-[Here we have Paul instructing Christian homes on ways to keep peace and love in families. ..

"Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
"Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
"Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
"Slaves [maids/housekeepers today], obey your masters in everything; and do it,
not only when their eyes is on you but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. It
is the Lord Christ you are serving.--[Colossians 3:18 thru 24/ NIV] ----

~~~Work comes in many different packages, doesn’t it? Some of us work surrounded by hundreds of people. Some of us work in relative solitude. Some of us are at work while others of us sleep. Some of us begin working when we hear the first child’s cry and end our day when the last teenager is home and the last load of laundry is done. Although the settings are very different, one thing is the same: Each of us is working for the Lord, and the way we interact with others is an expression of our faith. God has given each of us a sphere of influence, and we are accountable to Him for the ways we interact with the people there. Have you committed your work to the Lord? Do you honor Him by working with integrity? Do you foster a sense of unity among your coworkers? Do you treat others fairly and with respect? No matter whose signature is on your paycheck, remember that you are not ultimately working for that person; you are working for the glory of God.

THINK ABOUT IT
As a Christ-follower, Jesus lives in you. By His Spirit, He works His good purposes, character, and deeds into the fabric of your life, relationships, and labor. “Working for the Lord, not for men” is part of aligning with Him fully.

PRAYER
~~"Heavenly Father, help me be a person who honors and encourages others, a person filled with a spirit of excellence and integrity. Work in me these things that are pleasing to You, so that my work will bring glory to Your name. Help me, Lord Jesus, to never be ashamed of You and your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen."
Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson