1Corinthians 15: 58 "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
I know that God has given me the work and labor that I have in my life for a reason. And It is fully to give it all to Him. It isn't about how much I can work or put MYSELF into it. It is about responding to His call and fully giving myself to working for Him and not focusing on man and pleasing man. Because quite honestly, mankind would rather I lie, cheat and steal to get the sales or produce anything good. But God has it all under control.
Yesterday I didn't get ONE sale in my 5 hour shift. I was content though. I had already told God, you know what, it doesn't matter. You have given me this job and despite the dry floor and the fact that I haven't made any bonus money today you have it under control and just as Abraham knew God would provide the sacrifice I knew God would and will always provide whatever I need. So I began to fix the store and get it ready for closing.
In walks a beautiful, blonde, curious and rather rushed. I ask her from afar how she is and if she needed anything special. About 40 minutes later she is walking out with three pants, 5 tops, 3 jackets, two skirts, and 4 camisole tanks. I made not just a sale but a sale that provided a little extra cash on top of my hourly and allowed my to really earn my sale. My manager of course wanted to hit our daily GOAL and said "MAKE HER SPEND LOTS OF MONEY! You can do it." But all I really did was show her everything in the store and ask her if she liked it and slowly I began to see her taste and only offer her tops and pants that would accentuate her figure in the way that she preferred. I love everything in our store and I love helping woman feel beautiful and confident when they leave. God provided that sale. She could have hated everything she tried on and disliked my helping hand like many women that day seemed to earlier in my shift.
The Lord is all knowing and SUFFICIENT. I don't need to offer myself to the work of men. I need only offer myself fully to the work of the LORD and labor not in the vanity of this world but in Him. I know He has it all worked out. And I know this verse was just a reminder that despite these two jobs I am working I WORK FOR GOD. And He is the best employer and provider I could ever have the privilege of seeking to serve and live for.
God Bless you this Sunday ladies :).
♥CheChe
