Attitude

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

(Colossians 3:23-24 NIV)

This may be our attitude when volunteering at church, but what about when we’re working or doing chores at home? It’s easy to “cop an attitude” with an unreasonable boss or laundry that never seems to end. We may need “an attitude adjustment,” but how can we Monday morning quarterback our attitude?

We might not be able to change the amount of work we have to do or our boss, but the Lord can give us a fresh, new perspective. We can realize that we are working for the Lord, not man. Our Boss is kind and encouraging. He rewards our efforts. As our perspective changes, so does our attitude.

As Christians, regardless of where we are or what we’re doing, we are to serve Christ. Our attitude speaks volumes about who we are and in whom we believe. We should serve our Lord Jesus at home, in church, and in our secular life—there should be no difference. When we acknowledge who our true Boss is, we find pleasure in serving Him!

Dear Lord, help me to serve You wherever I am. When that is my desire, my attitude will be pleasing to You and those around me. Amen.