Do your best-someone may be watching.

Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) ​​
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." 

I love the way God talks to us and gently corrects, while adjusting our attitudes. Well, at least He does mine. Perhaps, I am being nostalgic, or it's a lack of endorphins being released in my brain from not running; but I am a bit reflective this early morning. I am thinking of all the times I ran, and the Lord spoke to me. One day, in particular I was running, and at first I was frightened by an old beat up loud blue car, that seemed to be following me. I realized after a few minutes of observing my surroundings, it was being driven by an older man who was tossing out newspapers. He was going so slow, and driving on the wrong side of the road from time to time, and I thought, "Alright Dude get with it and get going. You're ruining my quiet morning." Then, I heard, "Just watch." 

As I watched, I noticed that he was deliberately tossing the papers right to the door. If there was another paper in the driveway, he laid it right beside the other one. He was focused. He was doing his best while no one else was watching him. He was working as unto the Lord. He was thinking of those he was serving.

Ashamedly, I repented to the Lord for judging this older man, his loud car, his erratic driving and messing with my perfect morning. How many times had I done that? Judged others? How many times, had I just been doing my very best as unto the Lord and no one noticed? I wanted to go tell him, "Good job!" But he--he did not need my accolades. He was enjoying his morning. His reward was his peace and knowing he was doing his best. I am sure they far out weighed my endorphins. His peace brings an eternal reward. My endorphins (exercise) profits little. (1 Tim. 4:8 KJV)

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ACTION STEP: Take a moment to slow down. Listen to this You Tube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Fi2wVOHoM  Develop yourself. Become your very best. Most of us can do better. We can do more in many areas. So what if no one is watching? God sees. God sees everything. Who knows someone running by your life may notice and God may speak to them about your excellence. Go ahead, cause others to walk higher! Do your best. God is watching.