Two-minute read.
Living with three dogs comes with a lot of poop. Each day, I do a “poop” pick-up. Often, while doing this unpleasant chore, I think of Paul’s words to the Colossians. Whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord.
Which includes picking up poop.
Because we use our home for ministry, I want it always ready for service. I never know when the Lord will send a friend who needs an uplifting chat. Or when a traveler needs a place to rest their head. When we host small group, God blesses us with children who run and play in our yard. Keeping it fresh and clean, without worry of stepping in poop, brings joy to my heart when I hear the children’s laughter.
God uses even the most mundane tasks for His glory.
When we work as unto the Lord, no matter what the task, God uses it. From creating a welcoming environment to excelling at your job, our most ordinary tasks can become acts of worship to our heavenly Father. We don’t define our work by what we accomplish or who notices it; we define it by whom we serve.
Keeping Christ at the center of our lives helps us work for Him. Knowing the Lord sees everything we do can encourage us as we go about our lives. Our attitude towards our responsibilities can reflect our devotion to the Savior.
Not every task will bring us joy. Picking up dog poop ranks among the joyless tasks of my life. But God sees our faithfulness in the little things, even when no one else notices. The Lord blesses us and calls us to take care of them. When we do, it pleases the Savior and draws us closer to Him.
People may overlook your efforts. They may not thank you or appreciate the time you have invested. But your service doesn’t have to depend on human recognition. When you remember you ultimately serve Christ, even a mundane task can take on new meaning.
Ordinary responsibilities can become expressions of God’s love to others when you work as unto Him.
Journal Questions:
- What ordinary responsibility in your life have you been treating as a chore rather than an opportunity to serve the Lord?
- How would your attitude change if you approached today’s tasks as acts of worship rather than seeking recognition from others?
- What is one thing you can do today with greater care, gratitude, or faithfulness because you are doing it for the Lord?
Application:
Approach each responsibility today with a willing heart, remembering that even your smallest tasks can honor God when you do them faithfully for Him.
