Do Everything

In our multi-task driven world, the notion of "do everything" seems to be a desired fit. We esteem those who appear to seamlessly handle a wide variety of tasks. Businesses usually promote such individuals. But the badge of honor we attempt to wear by doing many different things and juggling multiple priorities can often turn into a millstone around our neck; dragging us down into defeat and despair.

Scripture has a different take on the "do everything" notion. Colossians 3:17 says: And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This verse tells us we are not called to do everything; we are called to do whatever we do in the name of Jesus. Our Heavenly Father takes greater pleasure in us doing the few things he's called us to do with excellence and joy rather that a wider variety of tasks done poorly or grudgingly.

Stephen Curtis Chapman has a new song out entitled Do Everything which you can hear right here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVTeIMursb8 His song reminds us that everything done for God's glory has importance; now matter how trivial or insignificant it may seem. Everything we say or do is designed to be an act of worship to the Lord. Everything from hooking up mergers to cooking up burgers.

Imagine for a moment the impact that God's men can have in this world if we viewed our work as our worship to Him. If we gratefully gave thanks to the Lord for where he's placed us and what he has gifted us to do. 1 Timothy 6:6 reminds us that godliness with contentment is great gain. The most important performance appraisal of our lives awaits us when we stand before Him and give an account of our lives (Romans 14:12). May we all grade excellent.