BE ONE OF GOD'S BEAUTIFUL WOMEN...OR MEN

You are probably familiar with the "Proverbs 31 Woman": the Biblical model of perfection. Too often we are overwhelmed with her abilities since they seem to show up our own shortcomings rather than inspire us to be like her. The key to her success was that she knew how to have a joyous heart as she approached the many tasks of running a household and a business.

You, too, can be a joyous woman - or man - in your approach to life:

Pray daily. Pray for those you serve and for yourself. Pray specifically about your attitude toward your work. Because God listens and responds, prayer changes things. Our Lord can turn your heart into a fountain of joy. In fact, prayer can give you the God-given perspective that lifts your duties out of the physical realm and transports them to the spiritual realm.

Recite Scripture. Make a list of the verses right out of God's Word that encourage you to be joyous in your work. Start with, "This is the day which the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it." Memorize uplifting scriptures and repeat them to yourself throughout your day.

Do your work as unto the Lord. When things really seem unbearable and your perspective becomes skewed, remember that the What, the Who, and the Why of your work is God Himself.

Tackle your tasks energetically, creatively, and joyfully. Whatever chore you face, take on the challenge and do it with all your might. Look for ways to make the most mundane, thankless job one of pleasure. Look at your work with anticipation rather than dread, seeing all of life as a challenge to serve the Lord.

Look for the benefits. Look for the benefits that you receive as you serve others. This can lighten the burden of your tasks.

Pause and rest. There is nothing wrong with a well-earned rest. God warns against idleness and a sluggardly lifestyle, but He never condemns our physical need for rest. Try a nap.

Value each day. You will achieve the excellence of God's beautiful people one day at a time, while willingly doing your work one task at a time.

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