“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands love your wives and do not be embittered against them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened. Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people, because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ. For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.” (Colossians 3:18-25 NET)
We all are guilty of thinking we deserve more than we get at times, whether it is from work in the form of a paycheck or at home concerning recognition or gratitude. Yet God tells us to continue to work hard, serving one another as if we are working directly for Christ…especially at home! What a challenge, for me and I imagine for you too. I am trying to remember that because of how this world is, I may not get any recognition until I see Jesus. So therefore, let’s remind each other, “It’s not about me!” Only what we do for Christ will last. Our labor is for an audience of ONE! Be encouraged today.
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