Today: Humble Submission

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye
and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist
the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on
the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 5:38-39

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place.

For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.”
Matthew 26:52

There’s a time where calm comes into our lives as men.

A time when we finally submit to God’s authority and
His plan. We begin to realize that we are no longer
the self-made man the world tells us we are, but instead
that the Lord has crafted and gifted everything that we have
and that we are.

Giving up your strength to God, relying only on His wisdom

and power. It’s a humbling thing, but it’s the greatest gift we
could ever possibly give him. So we do it with praise, we do it
while we worship. While we’re happy and while we’re ticked
off to no end, we give it up to Him, and it makes everything ok.

Today: At Work.

Whatever you do, work heartily, as
for the Lord and not for men.
Colossians 3:23

But seek first the kingdom of God

and his righteousness, and all these
things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33

Who are you working for? Seriously, who?

Are you working for the “team leaders” at work?
Are you working for your clients/customers?
Are you working for your co-workers?
Are you working for your wife?
Are you working for your kids?
Who are you performing today’s work in honor of?

There’s only one answer: The Lord.

Our work should go to God. Our frustrations,

sweat, tears, victories and losses are all for God.
Don’t work today for your family at home, work for
God. You don’t provide for them, He does.
Honor him in your work today, keeping Him at
the forefront of your mind at all times.

Work in God’s name, and see what works He begins to do in you.