Work . . . it should be looked upon—not as a necessary drudgery
. . . but as a way of life in which the nature of man should find its proper
exercise and delight and so fulfill itself to the glory of God.
~~Dorothy Sayers
This
morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest
Christian Women Writers of All Time.
Work.
The daily grind. The “necessary drudgery” in order to pay the bills, or keep
the house clean, or care for the needs of others. It’s work, it’s hard, it’s not
always very rewarding.
What
if we could find a way to rejoice in the tasks at hand? What if every job was
seen as an opportunity to honor God? The house to clean is a great delight
because of the gift of home. The papers to file are a joy because of serving others.
The meeting to attend is a gift because of sharing ideas. The daily grind
becomes the daily “grand”
Our everyday toil, when we apply ourselves without
complaining, glorifies God.
Each
day we have an opportunity to glorify God in our work. By our example we either
demonstrate faith or a lack of it. Today, tackle your tasks with delight!
Prayer
for Meditation
Creator of all, give me delight in my
work today so that it will honor you.
Scripture
for Meditation
Work
willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather
than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your
reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. Colossians
3:23-24
Music
for Meditation
Take My Life
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