From: "Beverly French" <frenchb@vcss.k12.ca.us>
To: "Heritage" <gheritage@juno.com>
Subject: Greetings to All
Date: Sunday, January 28, 2001 9:21 AM

"Whatever you do, do your work heartily (from the soul), as for the Lord
rather than  for men."
Colossians 3:23

The 'whatever you do' in this verse, though in the context it is written of
the slave and master relationship, needs to be applied to ALL we as
Christians do.  However, let's stop for a moment and think of the work ethic
of today.  So many put in their time to draw a wage.  The actual time
'spent' on the job is often wasted or used for personal pursuits.  This can
not be for a child of God for is this not stealing just as much as walking
off with company supplies, etc.?   The work place is where we as Christians,
more than not, are in close contact with non-Christians.  Is Christ seen in
us?  Is our life a testamony of Christ?  Would anyone see us as different
from others and want to know why?  Remember Christ is still in the world
seeking and saving souls in these earthern vessels in which He indwells.

We are to live unto God, therefore all we do, we do 'heartily as for the
Lord',
 "For the love of Christ controls us...He died for all, that they who live
should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on
their behalf."  2 Corinthians 5:15

We do it heartily giving our whole heart to God: In love,
"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your
soul and with all your might."  Deuteronomy 6:5

In obedience,
"How blessed are those who observe His testimonies,
 Who seek Him with all their heart."  Psalm 119:2

In trust,
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not lean on your own
understanding."  Proverbs 3:5

In prayer,
"And you will seek Me, and FIND Me, when you search for Me with all your
heart",
Jeremiah  29:13

Whatever our task, we take it from the hand of the Lord.  For it says in
Ephesians 2:10,
"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
And in Romans 12:1,
I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your
bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your
spiritual service of worship."
And, Philippians 4:13,
"I can do all things through Him (Christ) who strengthens me."

"Therefore, since we received a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show
gratitude, by whch we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence
and awe."  Hebrews 12:28

No matter what the task or for whom, we do each unto Christ our Savior and
Lord.  Hallelujah we are His!