And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him ~ Colossians 3:17


Everything we do should begin with the Lord and end with the Lord. If we begin by asking for his guidance, his direction and support before we begin a work, we will be blessed with success from him. All we do should be done for the glory of the Lord, and not for our own glory. We do this because for one, God asks it of us, and for another, we do this so to honour him. It matters not the job we have, be it small and insignificant, or one of great importance, if we do our best as though we are doing it for the Lord, we will do all we can to make our work not mediocre, but magnificent. Our faithfulness in working for God will then be displayed for others to see. We are to recognize Christ in all we do, in all our duties. We should not be found sitting and reading our Bible when we are to be working at a job site, or neglect our family by being over pious and ignore caring for them. We are instead to depend upon Christ for the strength to do what He asks of us, and to do it with all our heart and devotion because we love him. For all he has done for us, we owe him. Those who do all things in Christ’s name will not neglect being grateful, even in the midst of trials and suffering. When we live with a thankful spirit, we receive a blessedness and power we will cherish. It is through Jesus Christ we receive whatever good the Father bestows upon us, for He alone is our Mediator. For this we give thanks to the Father through the Son.

Pastor Julia

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