Hard work and rest
Saturday 8th December 2018
'Work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.' Colossians 3:23 NIV
Whether for our exams, our job or our relationships, hard work pays off. Sometimes we may start something with loads of energy and passion, only to become discouraged and stop working towards achieving what we set out to do. Maybe we don't see the progress we wanted, or maybe nobody recognises the hard work we're putting in.
But the Bible tells us: 'Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters' (Colossians 3:23 NIV). When we think we're working for people, it's easy to become discouraged or not give it our all. But when we remember we're working for God...