God's Glory Church

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus.” — Colossians 3:17

“Every moment is a holiday” is a beautiful book with prayers for various occasions in life, including ordinary ones such as cooking or doing laundry. Everyday affairs often create a feeling of monotony and turn into a routine. The book reminded me of the writer Gilbert Chesterton’s words: “You thank God before you eat. That’s good. But I also thank God before I paint, swim, fence, box, walk, play… And I also thank Him before I dip my pen in ink.”

These words change my view of everyday life. Sometimes I tend to divide my activities into those that I think have spiritual value (like praying before meals) and those that don’t have spiritual value (like washing the dishes after a meal). Paul removes this division in the Epistle to the Colossians. He encourages the readers with the following words: “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus” (Col. 3:17). To do something in the Name of Christ means, on the one hand, to glorify Him, and on the other hand, to rely on the help of the Holy Spirit.

“Everything you do.” All daily affairs, all hours and minutes of life can be full of the power of the Spirit of God, and all can serve for the glory of Christ.

Do you need to change the way you think about your daily activities? How can you do all things with the help of the Holy Spirit?

Lord Jesus, fill me with Your Spirit to glorify You in all that I do.

Author: Lisa Samra