Thursday, September 30, 2010

Working for Jesus

"What motivates you to come to work?"  I was asked one day.  I knew it wasn’t money.  I believe it was something more valuable but perhaps not yet tangible for my mind to capture.  Something just kept me going... but what was it? 

Finally, a revelation.  There it was on the first page of my nearly tattered Daily Bread it read, “meaningful work - not for the accumulation of wealth (although it was rather convenient) but to have something to share with others”. 

My work now made even more sense.  I asked and so He gave.  And that I don’t take lightly.  It’s all about Him.  What I do at work, I do it for Him, because it was Him who brought me there.  What my work brings out in me blesses Him and in turn, He will make it so that it will bless others also.  He works out His purpose in me through the work that He has endorsed me.  There I harnessed the skills, talents and gifts that He endowed me.  He does this to fulfil His will and makes stronger the passions He has placed in my spirit.  It pleases Him to see me happy.

Friday, September 17, 2010

My roller coaster ride

Lord here I go again...angry and hurting!  I wait for your healing, when You will make all my hurts disappear, when You will turn my anger into love, when You will dry my tears and make my heart joyful again.  Remind me of my iniquities so that I will not rise up in pride and despised those who have caused me pain.  Remind me of your great forgiveness and love that I may show the same.  Give me courage to do what pleases You and bring You great joy.  It is no longer I who live but You who lives in me.  My times are in Your hand, O lifter of my head!