"And whatever you do, do it heartily,
as to the Lord and not to men."
Colossians 3:23
Have you ever seen someone sweep a floor half-heartedly?
The result is opposite of the desired purpose, and it remains
half finished. To do something well, you must put your heart
into it. A translation of Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you
do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the
Lord and
not for men” (HCSB). True enthusiasm comes from God. The
Lord does not want us sulking around, bored,
languishing for
our tasks. He has a plan for everyday; and as we tackle those
projects before us, whether doing the laundry or
building a
skyscraper, we should remember we’re doing His will
and
fulfilling an agenda He designed for
us.
George Matthew Adams wrote:
“Enthusiasm is a kind of faith that has been set afire.”
If you’re reading this in the morning, go into the day
with enthusiasm. If you’re reading at night, wake
up
tomorrow with excitement. Say to yourself—“This is
the day the Lord has made!” And whatever you do,
do it heartily, excitedly, energetically,
cheerfully—
and with enthusiasm.
When we're given a task for God, we’re to do
it heartily with all our might and strength.
"You cannot love a thing
without wanting to fight for it."
G. K. Chesterton
