Lovin' What you Do..

Sunday in church, I received a message that has been ringing in my ears ever since. It's one of those things, like a tune, you can't get it out of your head. The preacher from Buckhead Church in Atlanta began a series of messages on "WORK". What comes to your mind when that word is mentioned? Thankfully and gratefully, I have been in a position for many years to be able to "do what I love and love what I do."  I had a successful career in sales in Pennsylvania right out of college for three years in the Northeast. This was B.C. (before children) We traveled, were wined and dined in some of the nicest restaurants and even visited Europe, Bermuda, Bahamas and places that entice the corporate world to bring "the cream of the crop" to reward their achievements, accomplishments and top achievers. You get the picture. Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah! Then, the most awarding career began as a new Mother of two daughters, under the age of 1,almost (12 months and 2 days apart). Now this has definitely been the most challenging, especially during the harrowing "teenage experience." It seems to ripen with age as the ebb and flow of motherhood always keeps me on my toes and on my knees. Back to the Buckhead message, The verse is Colossians 3:22.  Whatever your task, work for the Lord and not for men. (paraphrased by Lori). Wow! What a spin that can give an"overachiever", type a personality,  borderline workaholic (at times) with tunnel vision for the outcome, type of girl.  But then  I realized that God created who I am. He gave me distinct qualities, characteristics, dreams, vision, and the knowledge to recognize that he doesn't care what I do as I long as it glorifies HIM. Someone once told me when I was whining about not having purpose, not being in a position of "God", wanting to make more of a impact on people, that God is not concerned with the WHAT in "What do you do"? Case in Point: The second most asked question after an introduction is made.{."Hi my name is Lori". "Hi Lori, my name is John, what do you do, Lori"  }This is when I start to scramble...I "do" so many things, I just want to say..I do what God tells me to do for the day. Then, I watch John's mouth drop open and say "Okay, well nice to meet you" and then John disappears like a scalded cat.  

Does anyone ever feel like this in their so-called "WORK"? 

If we can all "do" what we are really created to do which is to serve our God... diligently, lovingly, whole heartedly, and with enthusiasm, think what our world would be like today; even on a Monday mornings after a long event filled weekend.
 The minister challenged us to take the verse into the workplace for the week and put it to use and realize the blessings that will show up as we practice. This is our purpose whether it be in a bank,  a retail store, a  doctor's office, in the sales field, teaching, mentoring, whatever "our little label" is.

Have a great rest of the week!  The Blessings are on the way!

Lori