Work Willingly

"Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ." Colossians 3:23-24

This verse was part of my devotion the other night and it really hit me hard. I have gotten into sort of a rhythm, especially at work and I really needed this reminder. When I first started a little over a year ago, I was nervous and always on alert. Before I stepped foot in the hospital I would pray that the Lord would see me through whatever situation or patient came my way. I had gotten out of that habit, mostly because things were not so scary anymore. But, what has been scary for me is how complacent I have become about how I feel about the patients. I still enjoy what I do, but I don't always have the same compassion I had... especially when compared to when I first started.

This verse was a wake-up call that the Lord has placed me here for a reason and I am to do my work for the Lord. It's amazing at how much more joy I get from working with the patients when I try and see them as He would see them.