Colossians 3:23

[caitlincares]

[bible]Colossians 3:23[/bible]

I do my best to follow this.
Whether I am doing my regular job or doing nursery work at church I have always done my tasks as unto the Lord giving it my all not expecting any "thanks".

I use to struggle with not being appreciated BUT have gotten beyond that.

Having said that it is wonderful when you do get recognized for your hard work.
But even more so when the people understand your Christian perspective on life.

I switched work assignments the beginning of May.
The last three days I was asked to assist them on a crisis.
Today when I came into work I had a lovely "Thank you" card signed by everyone on the team, the supervisor and her boss.
And a 8-piece note card set with a cat on the front of it. (Yes, I like cats!)
Totally NOT necessary but awfully nice.

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Just wanted to encourage everyone if you do ever feel discouraged about working hard all that matters in the end is that the Lord knows your heart.

Especially volunteer jobs which includes those around the church.
It is much better getting into those tasks willing and joyfully.

 

[invisiblebabe]

Thanks for sharing

I absolutely love cats, too!

 

[songz777]

"Our work for Jesus is not a waste of time" He will richly reward us all,for it..)

 

[lilray]

Awww that's so great Catlin! Thank you for sharing!!!

Congrats on being able to work hard with no recognition. That's hard to do... I know I'm trying to work through it and stay positive without feeling appreciated. I know God is smiling down and that's enough right? Just gotta keep reminding myself - so thank you for the reminder!

 

[caitlincares]

I know God is smiling down and that's enough right? Just gotta keep reminding myself - so thank you for the reminder!

YES, that is enough, lilray.
GREAT JOB lilray.

 

[vinc]

Great thought Caitlincares! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations to you and Praise be to God.

Yes, whatever we do we need to do cheerfully as unto the Lord. Even tho noone might praise us, the Lord would be praising us and observing us in love and expectation. I am reminded of a few quotes -
(1) A Christian's true reward is in Heaven!
(2) The reward of the work done is that the work is done!

So, noone really need to reward or praise us for what we do on earth except for our Lord and Master in Heaven! On the other hand, We should thank and praise the Lord for having enabled us to complete the work we had to do.

May our dear Lord continue to bless you Caitlincares

 

[Iggster]

Thanks so much for sharing. I sometimes wonder what the heck am I doing certain things for. But I constantly remind myself that I do this, or that in honor of the Lord.

BTW, my shepherd mix, Max, loves cats (In a Tom & Jerry & Spike kind of way).........