I was tuning in to the radio broadcast of Insight for Living this morning and Dr. Chuck Swindoll was discussing the book of Colossians. That's interesting because I was studying Colossians a few days ago. Chuck reminded us that all the work we do should be done for the Lord our God and not for men who would be satisfied with mediocrity.
Chuck was making an appeal to excellence. Why do we settle for the less than our very best in anything...? It all boils down to personal discipline. Mediocrity has no place in the Kingdom. Half hearted efforts belong somewhere else.
Is this a call for perfectionism...? Not exactly. But is is a call to give one's best effort. How can we claim to love God and not give him our absolute best in everything we do...? God wants our best. He requires it. To give less than 100 % in any endeavor is to dishonor the Lord our God.
Dear Lord, You gave us Your Best. And because of that precious gift, we may dwell with You in Heaven forever. Help me to always give my best. Help me to be 100 % authentic in my relationships and encounters. The life of a Christian is a light in the darkness. I pray that this light shines brightly for all to see. Help me to day to do everything I do as if I'm doing it for You, Lord. Even when my best effort is not required, let me establish my best as the standard.
Father God, Thank You for my blessings. I am the recipient of an abundance of Amazing Grace. Lord, I love You and I give this day to You. I want to be a witness to all within my sphere of influence today. Father please bless my encounters and season my words with the salt of Truth.
I pray these things in Jesus' Name, Amen.
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