Waiting for the Day +

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

Colossians 3:23-24 NKJV

Have you seen the ad for recordable greeting cards? A young mother tries to teach her toddler to say a certain phrase. It flits from one scene to the next of situations throughout the day with the mother prompting the child and trying to get the child to say it, and the child trying his best to say it. Why? Because children love to impress their parents. I remember well the days of Mom, look! Mom, watch me! Mom, did you see me? Mom, did I do good?

As adults, there are all sorts of awards and recognitions and raises that go along with doing well. It's in our nature to want to be recognized for doing well. We just need to be very careful about whom we're trying to please. I think we also have to be more careful about what motivates us to do well, to be pleasing. Jesus warns us in Matthew 6:1 to not grandstand with our good deeds.

So, what is our motivation? Is it, Father, look! Father, watch me! Father, did You see me? Father, did I do good? I don't know about you, but I'm waiting for The Day - I just wanna hear my Father say, Well done!

Prayer:

Father,

        Often times, we work so hard to do life well. Day after day, trying to go the extra mile, many times for those who don't even understand or appreciate the extra time or effort. Father, give us a heart check up. Shine Your Light of Truth on any area that is motivated by anything other than wanting to please You. Lord, when the time comes, we want to hear You say, Well done! Come on in! In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen