FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Heart
Attitude
Read: Ephesians 6:5-9
Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as
bondservants of Christ, doing
the will of God from the heart. —Ephesians 6:6
I
love watching the skill and passion of great athletes as they give their all on
the field. It shows their love for the game. Conversely, when a long season is
winding down and a team is already eliminated from any opportunity for
championship or playoff games, sometimes it seems that the players are merely
“going through the motions.” Their lack of passion can be disappointing to fans
who have paid to watch a good game.
Passion
is a key aspect of our personal lives as well. Our heart attitude toward
the Lord
is revealed in how we serve Him. The apostle Paul said that our service
includes the way we go about our daily work. In Ephesians 6:6-7, we read that
we are to approach our work, “not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as
bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with goodwill
doing
service, as to the Lord, and not to men.”
For
me, the key in that verse is “from the heart.” I have a heavenly Father who
loves me deeply and sacrificed His Son for me. How can I do anything less than
give
my very best for Him? The passion to live for God that comes “from the
heart”
provides our best response to the One who has done so much for us.
Father, every day offers opportunities for me to express
my love for You. May the passion with which I live, work,
serve, and relate to others be a fitting expression of my
gratitude for Your love for me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
The love of God motivates us to live for God.
Source: Our Daily Bread 2012
