Work, Labor and Endurance

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1: [3] We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Observation: Obviously I didn’t go to the church of the Thessalonians, because that doesn’t describe me. Sometimes a work out of guilt, labor for recognition and I have a difficult time enduring. I do want to be the servant that pleases His master, but I’m so caught up in myself instead of God and others.

Application: I need to strive to do more work knowing that God will bless what honors Him and give me success. When I labor I need to labor out of love for my Father and for others so that it honors Him. I need to endure this race I’m in so that I finish well and remember I’m not running alone, but with Jesus by my side.

Prayer: Dear Father increase my faith that I will work for you with all my heart and that my labor will be out of love for you and others. Stay by my side has I continue to run this race until You tell me it’s over.