Tag Archives: Colossians 3:23

Too Much Rest

  Rest is good. But it can also be too much of a good thing.   Proverbs 24:33-34 (NIV) A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like … Continue reading

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Our Work

  Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.   Picture yourself doing your work for Jesus, with Jesus. If you can’t imagine Christ’s nod of approval, you might want to rethink … Continue reading

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For God’s Sake

Christian writers sometimes say they write “for an audience of one.” They write–first and foremost–to please God. Everything and everyone else dims in comparison.   Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for … Continue reading

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Enthusiastic Discipline

  Our word “enthusiasm” is rooted in the Greek words en and theos. It means “in God” or “full of God.”     Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. Day 29 … Continue reading

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Get to Work

  Vacation is over, back to the job. What are your thoughts?     “I have to work.” “I get to work.” Your attitude makes all the difference. Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.

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Prayer at Work

    Do you pray while you’re on the job?   I pray the work day will soon be over I pray for my coworkers I pray for our customers Who’s got time to pray? Sometimes we divide our lives … Continue reading

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Good for God

  Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.   No matter how good it is, if you aren’t working it “as for the Lord,” it’s not of God.

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Good Job?

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Why Work? (Tuesday)

  Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.     Surprise! My work isn’t all about me. It isn’t even about my employer. My work is all about God.

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