Doing It For God

Col 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.

Sometimes I wonder why I even try, it seems like no one really cares one way or another what I do. whether it be at work, or at church many things go unnoticed. I believe it is natural to desire that the things we do count for something and are having an impact in the world we live. I must always remind myself that what I do does not have to be seen by others. I do what I do because it is what God called me to do. God sees the time and effort I give and the frustration and stress that I go through. Frustrated when things don’t go the way they were planned, stressed out when my efforts fall short. It is good that God sees the heart and the motivation to do what is right. Other may not see it and may judge wrongfully, but the work I do is not to please others, but to please the God I serve. We must keep plowing and keep our eyes straight ahead on the things that really matter. Doing all things with our whole heart for Christ and the Kingdom.

Keeping His Commandments

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John14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keeps them, he it is that loves me: and he that loves me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

The commandments of Jesus is to do the will of the Father. The will of the Father is to live in truth, and truth is to have the Spirit of Truth living within us. Keeping the commandments of Jesus is not a list of things we do or not do, yes God does spell out things that we should not be doing, but loving Jesus goes beyond following rules, to keep His commandments is to love Him with all our hearts, mind, body and soul. To love like He would love, to live in harmony with truth and yes, to abstain from anything that is evil, wicked, or sinful. We are no longer in bondage to sin, but love has cast away fear of sin and doubt. Keeping His commandments because we love Him sets us free to live a life holy and acceptable to Him. Sin is still a temptation, and it will entice, Satan is out to destroy the apple of God’s eye. But we have this assurance that Jesus will not leave us alone, He has given us the Comforter, the Spirit of truth to resist the enemy of our soul. Stay in His love, keep His commandments. 

He is Our Refuge- Fear Not

Psalm 46 2,3, 10 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea…Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof… Be still, and know that I am God…

How quickly life can change. In a moment of time, catastrophe can happen. Fear grips the heart when the ground begins to shake and the flood waters of sorrow begin to fill our happy place. Being fearless in the face of calamity and the devastation of loss is easier said than done. Our hope is built on knowing that God is our refuge and He is there to take us through. He is our strength and knows what we are going through. We need to stop and take a breath and be still before Him. Acknowledge His power and love for us. He says, “Fear not, I’m with you”. We don’t need to be afraid as long as we stay still and let Him take control of our situation. Yes, fear and sorrow will come, but we know that all things will work together for good to them that love Him and our doing His will. Breath, and let God fill your heart with His love, for His love will cast out fear.