| Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study |
"Research has shown that only a small percentage of people ever finish what they start.
We have a culture of people who always feel like something is unfinished in their lives. In this afternoon's Colossians verse, Paul reminds the Church that everything we do should be done for the Lord. If our motive is to please God, then it should change the way we do things. Our intent shifts from trying to accomplish things for ourselves to knowing that what we do reflects our love for the Lord.
Because God always finishes what He begins, we should do the same. It's much easier to accomplish our goals in life if we are trusting in God's strength and not our own.
Our world is based on a rewards system from the time we are young. If we make good grades, and perform well in school, we get an award. If we win at sports, we get trophies. But as we get older, the rewards are different, and sometimes the payoff isn't as exciting.
We do an excellent job at work -- no one notices. We provide for our family -- no one seems to be grateful. It can be disappointing and unfulfilling.
Some people are only motivated when they can earn a pat on the back or face punishment if they don't finish things. But when we have God's approval, what everyone else thinks doesn't matter. We are living our lives for an audience of one -- the God of the universe.
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