“Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” -Colossians 3:23
Be such a competent and trusted worker that God is honored (Neh. 1:11–2:6). Care passionately about others and what’s important to them. Take action, occasionally even risky action, to honor what’s important to God and to fellow believers (2:3-6)
Often I forget who my REAL boss is. I am too engrossed in pleasing other people, that I neglect the Lord, what He wants me to do, what is pleasing in His eyes.
This verse is also a reminder that in everything I do (yes, the Lord says EVERYTHING. As in every little thing) should be for God's glory. Quite tough, right? (Well, for me that is) Is God glorified when I gossip? Do I get His sign of approval when I think of myself highly than others? Is He happy when I silently curse and kill my enemies in my mind? Would He be able to say 'good job my faithful servant' when I simply comply and not give my best at work? Of course, no no no.
I'm at this stage (yes, ang bata ko pa ata para ma-burnout?) where I think 'my bosses don't really care if I do my best or I go the extra mile, they are just after compliance'. And this sucks big time. What happened to me? What ever happened to that fire in me to excel in what I do? What ever happened to always giving it my best shot, not for people to praise me but to give back all the glory to our Lord?
Nakakahiya kay Lord, 'no?
So as I start this week (and the 1st working week of the 1st -ber month of 2013) I pray that I keep this in mind. I pray that the Lord will forever be my guide in each and every little thing I do, say and think.
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