Daily Bible Reading - Sunday - June 27th

I went to post this morning and the battery on my laptop had run out, I left the power pack at home.  We just got home a bit ago, had a rough drive home, it stormed almost all the way from Tulsa to here but Praise God we made it home safe!

Psalms and the devotional kind of go together today.  Whatever we do, do in excellence.  Boy does that hit me and gets me to thinking about how I do things.  I need to start doing things of everyday life and at work with an excellence attitude.  Sometimes we think we do but really don’t, at least that’s how it is with me, sure makes me want to strive to better and better, even in the little things.  Actually it’s the little things that all add up to the bigger things.  The Word says when we are faithful in the little things He will promote us to the bigger things.  I want to strive to be better and better at the little things, especially when it comes to being faithful in what the Lord has for me.

Today’s Reading

2 Kings 10:32-12:21
Acts 18:1-22
Psalm 145:1-21
Proverbs 18:1

Daily Devotional

Colossians 3:23
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"

In today’s society, many people have accepted mediocrity as the norm. They do as little as they can to get by, always looking for the easy way out. If the boss isn’****ching, they’re playing on the computer. They simply go to work to pick up a paycheck, and then wonder why they’re not promoted and don’t see increase. It’s because God doesn’t bless mediocrity, He blesses excellence.

Whatever we do, we should do it to the best of our ability. We should set the standard. Remember, we are ultimately working for the Lord. He’s the one who put those talents and abilities in us. We are stewards of the gifts He’s given. Other people may show up late. They may complain. They may cut corners. But don’t sink down to their level—you are working for Almighty God. You are called to excellence.

I encourage you today, stay determined. Stay focused. Whether you’re a waitress, a truck driver, an architect, a police officer, or a CEO, do it to the best of your ability. God is the one who brings promotion. When you set the standard, He’ll raise you up and pour out His blessing in every area of your life!

Today's thought: Father in heaven, today I choose to set the standard. I recognize that the work I do is for You. Keep me close to You by the power of the Holy Spirit and help me to rise up higher in every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.