Getting it Done

It's that horrible time of year when there are so many good and fun things to do, but work, homework, and housework are not fun.  And yet, these things must be done.

All work becomes more difficult to do around the springtime. But work is a blessed activity, so my challenge to you is to try, as BEST as you possibly can, to re-frame your ideas of work, and see it as good.

God worked.  Jesus worked.  The Scriptures are full of evidence of this.  The first two chapters of the entire Bible is the story of God creating creation.  Work is a blessed thing.  If we want to be like Jesus (perfectly holy), than work is required.

And yet, it is a burden.  ESPECIALLY on these beautiful spring days. But it's not supposed to be a burden.  In fact, Christ says that "My yoke is easy and my burden is light" - Matthew 11:30.  But because we live in a fallen world, it is difficult.  It isn't easy and it isn't light.

Jesus says, "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" - Matthew 11:28.  At this point in the year, when you are burnt out, excited about the beautiful weather, and experiencing a lack of motivation, remember these three words:  go to Christ.  Run to Him!  Ask for His help!

The amazing thing is that if you ask Him for help, He'll provide it.  No, don't ask Him to do your work for you.  He doesn't work like that (work...get it!).  He will, though, help you find the motivation and strength to get your work done, and done well.  All things are possible through Him who gives you strength.  He will take the burden from you if you really let Him.

Pray for the desire to work. Think about it, if you enjoyed homework, chores, work, etc., as much as you enjoyed sunbathing, playing video games, etc., how great would that be?  Ask Him to give you that desire, and sit back and see what He does!