So I've been reading this book. It's called "Do Hard Things" by alex and Brett Harris. I'm sure alot of you have read it, or heard about it. but it has me thinking.... am i working hard?? not in a breaking sweat, sore muscles kind of way, but serving others, and striving towards a better world. Even though I am only 16, almost 17 years old, i feel as though there are a TON of ways that i can help improve the community around me. I, being the busy girl i am, spend a large portion of my time volunteering. Working at East Iowa Bible Camp, volunteering as a VBS teacher, Childrens Church teacher, Church Board Trustee. i spend a lot of time serving God, but i still feel like i could be doing more. The book has taught me that I should rely on God for everything I do. And that nothing can be done without God's work. I don't expect to be sent all the way over to China to speak truth to them, but I hope I have opportunities this upcoming school year to work with others in a way i haven't before. And work before the Lord to get the work done.
This book has also encouraged me to have a good attitude towards ALL the work i do. Whether its scrubbing toilets, doing loads of dishes, or spending hours upon end folding clothes. (even though i know the costumers are going to destroy what i just fixed as soon as I walk away.) and that simple, small, things around the house should be done with a smile on my face. I learned that lightening the load of work for others with have a positive impact on my life. Even though it's hard in the initial moment of working.
Even though I look like a stereotypical teenager, i strive to work hard, and get the most out of my teenage years. Colossians 3:23 says: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men."
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