Get That 'Tude in Check

"Everything we do should be for the glory of God, and so if you're cleaning for someone and you feel resentful, change your perspective on it." - The Good Wife's Guide

Colossians 3:23-24

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.

So even tasks and chores that may seem repetitive or menial can be done as working for the Lord - for the glory of God.  And that my friends changes things, doesn't it?  I sure could use some reminders some days to serve joyfully in my day to day tasks.

That's why I love the last two pages of Chapter Seven.  Darlene gives us several scripture references to display in different rooms or by different work areas so we have constant reminders to do our tasks out of love and joy as working for the Lord.  If you haven't already, check them out.

How will you display these around your home?  Decal wall art, framed art or other creative way?  There are so many possibilities.  What other verses can you think of to add to the list?  It's also a great way to memorize scripture and hide God's word in your heart.  

Attitude

As i was re-reading Chapter Seven tonight getting ready to study and write, one word kept jumping off the pages at me over and over.  Attitude.

Oh boy, does this word pack a punch.  Think about if for a minute.  What good are we doing in our life, our husband's life or our children's lives if we do things with the wrong attitude?  And what will they take away if we do things with the right attitude?

No matter the circumstances, the schedules, the to-do lists or the setbacks, our attitude sets the stage for us and our family.  When things start falling apart and crumble, will we stay strong and persevere or will we run hiding our tails?  What response would you want your child to have?  They are watching us - every move, every word, every action and reaction.  If we want them to have a Christ-like attitude and a servant's heart, guess what?  They have to see it in us first.

What's holding you back?  Pray for strength and wisdom, then tackle it head on and be determined to conquer.

Philippians is full of Paul's views on what a Christian attitude should entail.  Here are a few verses to reflect on before we get into Chapter Seven - "What Will They Take Away."

Philippians 1:27 NIV
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. 

Philippians 2:3-7 NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.

Philippians 2:14-15 NIV
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation." Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.