This past Sunday, Pastor Tim preached about Work, and how to make it Gospel centered. Even though he was talking in terms of employment which brings in money, I couldn't help but apply the things he said , and compared them to me as a home maker. He asked some good questions. He Explained how work is a gift, and not a drudgery. How to change our attitudes to gratefulness instead of duty. As he spoke, conviction started really getting to me. Even to the point of getting teary eyed.
Do I steal time? Yes, majorly
Do I forget that it is God who I am working for and not man? Yes, I forget, and bitterness starts to creep in because I do.
Do I forget that my work is a testimony of the Church and Christ? yes, I do forget at times, and I can see how it can ruin a reflection of who Christ is.
All this really got to me.
But, as he started to put all his words together, what came out was a desire to apply all my work "as unto the Lord" And to only focus on my eternal rewards and not little rewards, like money, compliments, or even thank you's.
So its another journey I'm starting ( I'm like in 5 journey's right now). But at least they are all on the same path, and because Christ has began the work, I have faith he will complete it in me as well.
All Glory goes to him.
Christina
I also feell that way, christina. Thanks for posting and letting us know that you are on the same journey as many of us!
ReplyDeletelinda
thank you for posting this Christina! I haven't gotten to hear Tim's message yet--I was in the nursery, but just from what Steve shared with me, I was mulling some of your same thoughts over in my mind--how it applys to my work at home, with Graeme, for Steve, unto God, etc.......
ReplyDeletehappy monday to you, friend!