"All for the Glory of God"

Here is my first official blog post, since my sabbatical. God still hasn't given me a clear direction concerning my upcoming series (or a title), but I felt like I could post this in the interim...

I have been thinking a lot recently about our motivation for doing things. Firstly, some questions-

Why do you do what you do?
Who are you working for?
What motivates you?
What is your work ethic?

I was struck by these verses:

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything for the glory
of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

- Colossians 3:17

And again in verse 23 & 24:

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing
that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward." 

- Colossians 3:23-24

 Hmm. Some food for thought- We need the right motivation for change. Doing all in His Power, His motivation & His strength. It is not of ourselves or anything that we can do in our own strength.

And more questions for contemplation-
 
Are you working for the Lord?
Do you care more about what the Lord thinks of you, than what mere man does?
Are you working diligently for the Lord?
When you receive praise for work well done, who gets the glory?
Do you do the Lord's work in humility, with no thought of self?

Another thought-

"From everyone who has been given much, much
more will be demanded; and from the one who has
been entrusted with much, much more will be asked."

- Luke 12:48b

Also

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.
A man reaps what he sows."

- Galatians 6:7

Lastly,

 "Let us not become weary in doing good,
for at the proper time we will reap a harvest,

if we do not give up."

- Galatians 6:9

Be blessed today!