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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Sooner or Later

"Sooner or later, I promise. Hold my hand, and walk joyously with Me through this day. Together we will saver the pleasures and endure the difficulties it brings." ~ God

We're all standing with our backs against the wall, Sooner or laterWaiting on a phone that never calls, at allHeartbreak comes Rollin in like a storm, Sooner or laterTrying to swim but your sinking like a stone, Alone
and I can feel fire in the nightWaiting hereBaby its like we'reWalking on a wire thru the fearTake my handWe'll get there
Sooner or later I swear we're gonna make it, we're gonna make it,Sooner or later I swear we're gonna make it, we're gonna make itMilk and honey till we get our fillI'll keep chasing it I always willSooner or later I swearWe'll make it thereSooner than later
We're all waiting on dream thats hard to own, Sooner or latertrying to feel the high without the low, you know
you can feel fire in the nightlying hereBaby its like we'reWalking on a wire thru the fearTake my handWe'll get there
the fear insidethe hills we've climbedthe tears this side of heavenall these dreams inside of mei swear were gonna get there

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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Are You a Slave or a Master?


Recently, I've been studying the importance of unity within the church, in a marriage, in parenting, and in work relationships. Ephesians 6 discusses unity between a slave and a master, not specifically an employee or an employer. However, I often feel that as an employee sometimes we get caught up in the mindset of a slave. We forget why we are working. Who we are working for, or the impact of what we are doing. I feed the elderly, those that are not able to do so on their own. I wash dishes. I wait on tables and clean them. I do the things that no one likes to do. In fact, sometimes, I don't like doing it either. But, I was convicted this morning as I was reading this: 
"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him" (Ephesians 6:5-9, NIV). 

Maybe you're tired of doing the same thing every single day. Maybe you love doing what you do. Or maybe somedays, you walk the line. I encourage you, whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Employees, serve your employers out of respect, fear, and a sincerity of heart so that they may see the love of Christ within you, regardless of how you are feeling that day. 

Choose to lead, not be led, no matter what position you have. 

Most importantly, remind yourself of the impact you are making, even if you work behind the scenes in the dish room.