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The Way to Happiness
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.—Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.—1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 KJV
Many of us who are programmed to take care of others also seem programmed to say yes to every opportunity to help.
Does someone need kids watched? We can help.
Need a ride to the post office now? Sure, no problem.
Take care of the dog for a month? Why not?
Why, we caregivers can do it all!
But should we?
Scripture limits what we should do. We should do the works that God has prepared for us to do. And whatever those works are, we should do all of them to God’s glory.
This means that before we take on a project, person, or problem, we should pray. Is this latest opportunity really our job? If it doesn’t line up with scripture or our personal priorities, we should decline.
If you find in caring for others that you aren’t joyful—or even have a bad attitude—stop and reconsider. If the duties on your plate can’t be eaten in a way that glorifies God, get rid of them.
At the smorgasbord of life, choose wisely and dine joyfully.
Father, I want to help whenever I see a need. But when I do that, I often find that I get overwhelmed and crabby. I know I can’t do everything to Your glory, so help me to discern the tasks that are truly mine.
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.—Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)
I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV)
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