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Dexu Xia
Sep 12, 2018, 10:57:04 PM9/12/18
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That Smiling Man
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23
Going to the grocery store isn’t something I particularly enjoy. It’s just a mundane part of life—something that has to be done.
But there is one part of this task I’ve unexpectedly come to look forward to: checking out in Fred’s lane. Fred, you see, turns checkout into show time. He’s amazingly fast, always has a big smile, and even dances (and sometimes sings!) as he acrobatically flips (unbreakable) purchases into a plastic bag. Fred clearly enjoys a job that could be seen as one of the most tedious around. And for just a moment, his cheerful spirit brightens the lives of people in his checkout lane.
The way Fred does his job has won my respect and admiration. His cheerful attitude, desire to serve, and attention to detail all line up well with the apostle Paul’s description of how we are to work in Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
When we’re in relationship with Jesus, any job we have to do gives us an opportunity to reflect His presence in our lives. No task is too small . . . or too big! Tackling our responsibilities—whatever they may be—with joy, creativity, and excellence gives us an opportunity to influence those around us, no matter our job.
Lord, help me to tackle everything on my plate today with grace, enthusiasm, and joy, knowing that my attitude may affect others in ways I’m not even aware of.
The best way to do satisfying work is to do it for the Lord.
笑脸迎人
无论做什么，都要从心里做，像是给主做的，不是给人做的。-歌罗西书3章23节
我不是特别喜欢去采买日用品，对我而言，这只是日常生活单调平凡的一部分，就是一件必须要做的事情而已。
但没想到在我买东西时，还有让我可以期待的事，那就是到阿德的柜台结帐。阿德能把结帐变成他的个人表演。他的动作快得出奇，总是笑容满面，甚至还会一边跳舞（有时还会唱歌），一边像表演杂耍一样将（摔不破的）商品抛进袋子里。显然阿德热爱他的工作，即使这份工作常被看作是最无聊乏味的。在那一刻，他雀跃的心情照亮了所有排队等候结帐的人。阿德的工作态度赢得了我的敬佩和赞赏。他的态度积极、热心服务、细腻专注，精准地呈现了保罗在歌罗西书3章23节所说，基督徒应有的工作态度：“无论做什么，都要从心里做，像是给主做的。”
当我们与耶稣同行，每件工作都是我们展现自己拥有基督生命的好机会。没有哪件工作微不足道，也没有哪件工作大到我们承受不了。不论我们的责任是什么，只要克尽职守，以喜乐、创意、卓越的能力完成，都是能够影响他人的好机会！
亲爱的主，求祢让我以宽容、热情和喜乐来完成每天的工作。因为在无意间，我的态度将影响到别人。
唯有为主而做，才能得着工作的喜乐满足
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23
Going to the grocery store isn’t something I particularly enjoy. It’s just a mundane part of life—something that has to be done.
But there is one part of this task I’ve unexpectedly come to look forward to: checking out in Fred’s lane. Fred, you see, turns checkout into show time. He’s amazingly fast, always has a big smile, and even dances (and sometimes sings!) as he acrobatically flips (unbreakable) purchases into a plastic bag. Fred clearly enjoys a job that could be seen as one of the most tedious around. And for just a moment, his cheerful spirit brightens the lives of people in his checkout lane.
The way Fred does his job has won my respect and admiration. His cheerful attitude, desire to serve, and attention to detail all line up well with the apostle Paul’s description of how we are to work in Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
When we’re in relationship with Jesus, any job we have to do gives us an opportunity to reflect His presence in our lives. No task is too small . . . or too big! Tackling our responsibilities—whatever they may be—with joy, creativity, and excellence gives us an opportunity to influence those around us, no matter our job.
Lord, help me to tackle everything on my plate today with grace, enthusiasm, and joy, knowing that my attitude may affect others in ways I’m not even aware of.
The best way to do satisfying work is to do it for the Lord.
笑脸迎人
无论做什么，都要从心里做，像是给主做的，不是给人做的。-歌罗西书3章23节
我不是特别喜欢去采买日用品，对我而言，这只是日常生活单调平凡的一部分，就是一件必须要做的事情而已。
但没想到在我买东西时，还有让我可以期待的事，那就是到阿德的柜台结帐。阿德能把结帐变成他的个人表演。他的动作快得出奇，总是笑容满面，甚至还会一边跳舞（有时还会唱歌），一边像表演杂耍一样将（摔不破的）商品抛进袋子里。显然阿德热爱他的工作，即使这份工作常被看作是最无聊乏味的。在那一刻，他雀跃的心情照亮了所有排队等候结帐的人。阿德的工作态度赢得了我的敬佩和赞赏。他的态度积极、热心服务、细腻专注，精准地呈现了保罗在歌罗西书3章23节所说，基督徒应有的工作态度：“无论做什么，都要从心里做，像是给主做的。”
当我们与耶稣同行，每件工作都是我们展现自己拥有基督生命的好机会。没有哪件工作微不足道，也没有哪件工作大到我们承受不了。不论我们的责任是什么，只要克尽职守，以喜乐、创意、卓越的能力完成，都是能够影响他人的好机会！
亲爱的主，求祢让我以宽容、热情和喜乐来完成每天的工作。因为在无意间，我的态度将影响到别人。
唯有为主而做，才能得着工作的喜乐满足
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