Colossians 3:23 is not a request. It is a command. We are not asked to do all we do for the glory of God. We are commanded by our commander in chief through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to do everything for God's glory.
What would that look like for you? Let's find out. I encourage you to take the Colossians 3:23 challenge today. Let every thought and action be a praise to God. Don't do anything to please yourself or other people today. Do not give a thought to the opinions of humanity today. Instead do everything unto God.
Love your family and friends the way God has loved you.
Give forgiveness to everyone the way God has given it to you.
Work and play as an act of worship to God. Let it be done with passion and God-honoring effort.
As you do this, think nothing of what people think or how you feel. Focus your thoughts completely on what God must think and feel based not on your performance, but your heart's desire to please Him.
In all you do today, do it for God and give Him praise. If you get a compliment, don't be mean and say something like, "I'm not doing it for you sister. I'm doing this for Jesus." And don't be cheesy and say something like, "I am the Lord's vessel in His service" and act holier than thou. If you get a compliment say, "thanks" and then let them know about Jesus and the Colossians 3:23 challenge and encourage them to take it.
It might be helpful to memorize Colossians 3:23 today and remind yourself of it regularly. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. (Colossians 3:23)
Serve Jesus and honor Him with everything you do. Seek to speak well of Him and represent Him well today through your actions and attitude.
Pastor Jason Pettus
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