Perhaps you’ve seen the sign that reads, “Housework is something you do that nobody notices unless you don’t do it.”<\/p>\n
The truth behind that statement applies to more than just housework. People seem to have no trouble noticing our failures — anger, impatience, criticism, or imperfections. Who notices when we “sometimes” get it right? Sometimes we feel that nobody sees or appreciates what we may do. This may be true except for one reassuring reality: God sees and He appreciates.<\/p>\n
There are many great and beautiful things in this world that may go unnoticed: A beautiful sunrise that we are not awake to see, the many beauties that lie underwater, etc. These magnificent things are there and those immense things happen, whether we see them or not. God sees.<\/p>\n
That reality can also be a source of security or comfort for us. According to the apostle Paul, we are ultimately serving Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father<\/em>” (Colossians 3:17).<\/p>\n
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve<\/em>” (Colossians 3:23,24).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
We are to serve Him with an attitude of thanksgiving and from the heart. The Lord not only sees and values what we do, but He also will reward us.<\/p>\n
“And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary<\/em>” (Galatians 6:9).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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