"Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people." Colossians 3:23, NLT

This is the verse sent 'randomly' to my inbox today... I am a people pleaser, performer, and striver. I 'DO' so that I feel love and acceptance. Almost daily I struggle with this. As far back as I can remember I've struggled with this...to the point I sometimes even forget what I want or what I feel. When I first read this verse, my knee-jerk reaction was to ask, "Okay, Lord, what can I work at for You?" Then I stopped...literally cocked my head to one side and looked out my window to the snow-covered mountains. This wasn't my to-do list from God. This was a reminder that whatever I do- I should do with the heart attitude and effort that I would put forth as if it were for Him...and not the performance I tend to put on for people. Whether it's doing the morning dishes, scrubbing a toilet, meeting a friend for coffee, or preparing a lesson...whatever I do, I should do as if for my Father. Not to please someone-or perform for someone-or to get my coveted 'A'...