Marketplace Ministry

So, do you work outside the home?

If yes, what is your attitude? Do you resent working because you "have" to work? Do you wake up every work day wishing you did not "have" to go? Are you burdened with the pressure of working and being a mom and a wife and a minister's wife? Do you feel trapped and exhausted and under appreciated?

If you answered "yes" to any of the above....let me assure you....you are not alone. There are multitudes of women just like you. Frustrated. Overwhelmed. Exhausted. The question is, what do we do about it?

Perhaps the first and place to begin is on our knees before the Father confessing our inadequacies and our sin. Sin? Yes, my dear friend. Sin. Colossians 3:23 tells us "Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men;"

When we wake up not wanting to go to work....remember this verse. I am NOT doing this for man....I am doing this for the Lord. My attitude for work and at work must be to bring Him glory. To recognize that He has me there for a purpose that is greater than my thoughts can even imagine.

Our work can be and ought to be our ministry just as much as any Sunday School class we may teach or Bible study we may lead. Just like our family is our ministry....so our job is too.

Hopefully, this will be an encouragement for some of you who need a new perspective on what you do. Perhaps you have found yourself drifting along like a raft on rapids in a river....just taking the next curve and turn and bump with no control....just letting the water take you over the next water fall.

Grab hold of some oars....take control of your emotions and attitudes. Be thankful that you are able to work. Be thankful you are able to give. Be thankful period! Think of the multitudes who would give anything to do what you do.

One final note: If you are working only because you want more "stuff" and not because God has led you to that. Confess, repent and ask what He would have you to do.

Keep your eyes, heart and mind focused on Jesus....