{"id":15756,"date":"2026-11-13T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/?p=15756"},"modified":"2026-10-09T07:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:13:42","slug":"walking-with-intention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/walking-with-intention\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking with Intention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Living with three dogs comes with a lot of poop. Each day, I do a \u201cpoop\u201d pick-up. Often, while doing this unpleasant chore, I think of Paul\u2019s words to the Colossians. Whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which includes picking up poop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God uses even the most mundane tasks for His glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019t define our work by what we accomplish or who notices it; we define it by whom we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People may overlook your efforts. They may not thank you or appreciate the time you have invested. But your service doesn\u2019t have to depend on human recognition. When you remember you ultimately serve Christ, even a mundane task can take on new meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ordinary responsibilities can become expressions of God\u2019s love to others when you work as unto Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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