WHO DO YOU WORK FOR ON THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Yesterday morning, I woke up with a headache and a stiff neck. This is not unusual for me; anytime there is a change in the weather, I usually feel yucky for a day or two. I sat down at the table and opened up my computer to start work. Joe said, “why don’t you take off the morning and try to feel better.” I told him I would feel lousy no matter what, so I might as well get some work done.
Joe looked at me and said, “you must really love your work.” Oh, my gosh, yes!!! I love my work, and I feel blessed I’m able to do this for a living. Later that morning, I opened my email to read a daily devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries. Wouldn’t you know the post was about working? I guess it is only fitting since this is Labor Day Weekend, so let’s talk a minute about work.
I’ve heard sermons talking on this subject before, and they have all said the same thing. Whatever your job, work it with all your heart as if you were working for the Lord.
Colossians 3:23
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
I’ve been guilty of slacking occasionally and grumbled about my boss more than once. Instead of being grateful that I had a job where I could help put food on the table, put clothes on the kids, and help with the bills, I complained. If I was asked to work overtime, I groaned. Can you work this Saturday? Not without fussing. What do you mean we only get one day off for Christmas??? My boss (aka my husband) was who I thought I was working for, not the Lord.
If the Lord had asked me to stay late, work on a Saturday, or go to my parents another time, I would have said enthusiastically, “Yes, Lord!” Obviously, I hadn’t read Colossians 3:23 or put the verse into practice.
Fast forward several years, and I now consider my job a blessing from the Lord. It can be long hours and has its difficulties, but I always feel like it is a blessing, and I try to honor the Lord for entrusting it to me. If you dig ditches, glorify the Lord by being the best ditch digger there is. If you are a teacher, honor the Lord by showing your students kindness and compassion. Some might say you are retired and no longer in the workforce. You clean the house, run errands, cook, and do a hundred other small jobs, so do them all as if working for the Lord.
Be aware that if you are working as if the Lord is your boss, then the evil one might try to attack you. This past Monday, I woke up, and before I got out of bed, I opened up my emails. I had three emails that made me want to stay in bed and cover up my head. One email I answered, and the other two I ignored. The two emails I ignored told me to quit putting scriptures in my daily posts. Earlier last week, a subscriber said that if I continued to put the scriptures in my posts, she would unsubscribe. I assume she isn’t reading this post.
Since I consider my blog a blessing from the Lord, I will continue to include scriptures to spread His word. Unless I get fired, I work for the Lord, not for man. And, by the way, so do YOU!
To God Goes The Glory!
Have a Blessed Day!
Love the scriptures! Please don’t remove them. God Bless! 🙏🏼
I think the blog is fine. The fashion trips are great and everyone can use help in living a good life, even if they are not particularly religious. Besides that, it is YOUR blog and as long as you are not promoting violence or racism, it is your decision what to post. My only question about the blog is how on earth you keep track of your purchases and returns!!!??? I don’t think I am organized to ever do that. And I still hope that someday you will show us how you organize your handbags and clothes closets!!!
I like your blog just the way it is. I look forward to reading the scriptures and your Sunday blog is always very special. Please do not stop what you are doing, it is perfect just the way it is. That is who you are, don’t change on account of some naysayers!
I agree with Connie. I may miss some the Sunday scripture posts but I enjoy them. I can go back & catch up. Please don’t stop; your blog 365/7 is awesome just the way you write it now🙂
The Bible verses each day are as important to me as the fashion tips. I love that God is glorified on your blog. Keep it up!
Love your daily scriptures!
So glad you are still standing up for our Lord!! I enjoy the fashion, but your messages are the best. Sounds like someone was getting under conviction to me. Prayers she seeks the Lord!
I’ll say this, if you stop the daily scriptures and your Sunday blog, I’ll stop reading. I really like your sites and help me and many other ladies. May God bless you and help with your ambitions!!
Thank you for boldly sharing your faith and your fun fashion tips. Joe stories too 😉
You can never make everyone happy. It’s nice to know that we only need to please the Lord.
You bring in scripture beautifully into your blog! Work is indeed a blessing!
“There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and tell himself that his labor is good. This also I have seen that it is from the hand of God.”
Ecclesiastes 2:24
Blessings to you!
I feel very blessed and I look forward to the scriptures in your post. I’ll be honest and tell you that sometimes I skip right to them first Keep them coming!!