I spend a lot of time doing tedious tasks. Making and cleaning up from meals, picking up toys, changing diapers, and filing away our bills. It doesn’t feel very important. If I am honest, I can get a bad attitude when my work goes unnoticed for long periods of time.
I have always loved this verse. On days when I worked outside the home and wanted to please my boss or on days as a mom when I feel unnoticed, this verse is a great reminder.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as if working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.” Colossians 3:23
In mundane moments I try to remind myself that even if my husband doesn’t notice that I just put away his laundry for him, or that I picked up his bowl, God does. I am reminded that God asks me to do a good job because it’s good and pleases Him, not merely for the praise and recognition of others.
My children may not thank me for changing their diaper or coming into their room at night for the fifth time when what I really want is a break… but God sees when I work with all my heart. This attitude has given me a joy in doing tasks that I don’t particularly love doing.
People may notice our hard work when we are working hard to please God, but that isn’t even the best reward. The Bible says we will receive an inheritance. An inheritance from the Creator of the world and owner of all things… that sounds amazing to me.
This poem for wives and moms by Roy Lessin really encouraged me.
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A woman once fretted over the usefulness of her life.
She feared she was wasting her potential being a devoted wife and mother.
She wondered if the time and energy she invested in her husband and children would make a difference. At times she got discouraged because so much of what she did seemed to go unnoticed and unappreciated. “Is it worth it” She often wondered.
“Is there something better that I could be doing with my time?”
It was during one of these moments of questioning that she heard the still small voice of her heavenly Father speak to her heart.
“You are a wife and mother because that is what I have called you to be.”
Much of what you do is hidden from the public eye. ” But I notice.”
Most of what you give is done without remuneration. “But I am your reward.”
Your husband cannot be the man I have called him to be without your support. Your influence upon him is greater than you think and more powerful than you will ever know. I bless him through your service and honor him through your love.
Your children are precious to me.. Even more precious than they are to you. I have entrusted them to your care to raise for me. What you invest in them is an offering to me.
You may never be in the public spotlight, But your obedience shines as a bright light before me. Continue on. Remember you are MY Servant.
Do all to please me.
By: Roy Lessin
