Work Shoes

As a result of the dramatic changes that have taken place in the life of my husband and I , it has been necessary to wear some work shoes that I really do not want to wear. What do I mean by that? The simple answer is that we have bills to pay, our income was sharply reduced, and we need money!  Whether or not I want to do the work,  feel called to the work, or enjoy the work is not the issue. Am I happy about the situation? Not really.

There is a problem here, and it's my problem. I need to take a second look at "work". The fact is, I have been called to wear  these work shoes, and in putting them on I am serving Christ. God recently reminded me of a verse I frequently quote to my children. It is Ephesians 3:23-24:

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."

Notice that these verses do not say, "When you do work that you want to do..." Nor do they say, "When you do work that you enjoy.."  The term used is "whatever". This means everything - no exceptions!

 I have been given these  work shoes to wear right now. To know that I am serving my Lord as I work should make a difference in my attitude. I should want to wear them - to serve the One who gave His life for me. I should enjoy wearing them - to know that I can honor Him.

Father God, forgive my small view of your calling. Forgive me when I do not work as heartily as I should!

Work Shoes, here I come!