Serve the Lord with gladness!

Our Daily Bread
It is often difficult to overcome "equity theory" in the workplace, in our families or in the world in general.  I think we are seeing a lot of this in the current "we are the 99%" movement in our cities.  Folks see and feel that things are equitable.

What does this have to do with the devotional?  When things don't seem equitable, it is hard to do you best.  It is only human to feel cheated or feel it is unfair.  A common example is one sibling takes care of the elderly mother or father only to have the other siblings get more praise and consideration from the parent.  Is that fair?  The devotional says that we should do everything we do for God, not for consideration from folks in this world.  Knowing that you are doing things for God keeps us focused on the things that are really important.

I realized this summer that I can have an attitude of "After all I did for him or her or the church or whatever else you want to put in here", I still got the shaft!  It is not fair!  I am finally learning to have pure intentions when I do something.  Pure intentions...

Lord, please help us understand the real reason we are doing something -- to humbly serve you!

Movie Monday
I saw the movie Lawless last week.  It is based on a true story of three brothers during the Prohibition period in American history.  It was very violent to say the least.  The performances were ordinary except for Guy Pearce.  I hardly recognized him as the special sheriff.  He was ruthless and odd all at the same time!  Shia Labeouf  had an odd part, but he grew into it as the movie went along.

I give this one two bear paws.  Lots of adult situations and violence.  You can wait to rent it or view it on NetFlix.

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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit - Romans 15:13