Working for the Lord

Today’s Verse:
Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord, and not for your masters. - Colossians 3:23 
 
My friend manages four branches of an international company. Few people know that she started in a low position and rose through the ranks. I had the privilege to work part-time under her few years ago and I noticed that she seemed to literally know everything. No one could fool her because she had worked in every position. Because of this vast experience, she understood first hand what was happening in every part of the company. When she was promoted to manager, I asked her if she had aspired to that position when she started and she replied no. She said the secret to her success was that when she works, she reminded herself that she works for the Lord and not men. If we don’t do otherwise, hardships will cause us to lose the passion and interest to do our best. He’d seen people stagnate and become disinterested in their job that led to quitting or being laid off. No matter how lowly or menial our job is, this is no excuse to perform below our best because we are working for the Lord. 
 
Today’s Prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us our jobs and the opportunity to work. Lord, forgive us for not doing our best all the time but from now on, we promise to treat our job no matter how lowly or menial they are, with passion, respect, and dedication, because we are working for You and not men. In Jesus’ name, Amen