Be ye strong therefore and let not your hands be weak; for your work shall be rewarded.
II Chronicles 15:7
Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to be consistent and energetic in your work on cold, blah days, where the sun doesn't seem to be shining? No one's around....nothing out of the ordinary...no big pressing deadlines, just ordinary life, at its "best."
Daily duties seem to be drudgingly boring, and unimportant. Ever felt like asking, "Seriously, dear Lord, I ask You, how will a swept floor and vacuumed carpet make a difference for Your kingdom?" Could that be our problem? Are we trying to equate our ordinary lives with the wonderful, mysterious kingdom of God? If we are, we'll always be dreaming of bigger, loftier things to do for the Lord. "Forget the house work that needs to be done...what about starting a Bible Study or Sunday School Class, Father?? Doesn't those sound much better? After all, it seems that is what You've placed me on this earth for..not cleaning house." If we are faithful in our ordinary duties, however mundane they may be, He is pleased, and we will receive a reward! So, get busy, put away that stack of files; make the extra copies for your boss; grab a cup of coffee for a co-worker; straighten up your desk, clean that commode! (ugh) :o) You get the picture. Just keep chuggin' along, even in the boring, every-day-hum-drum-of-life.
