The Audience of One

I am almost at the end of my Bible reading journey, and to be honest, I thought I would quietly finish the remaining chapters without crying, or anything surprising happening. After all, I had already read so many verses, stories, and lessons along the way.

Then I came across Colossians 3:23

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."

For some reason, those words struck my heart again.

Perhaps it is because I have spent so much of my life working hard. Like many people, I have had moments when I wondered if my efforts were being noticed. Moments when I felt exhausted from giving so much of myself, especially to work, to family, to friendships, and to responsibilities that seem endless.

There are days when appreciation is scarce. Days when the things we do go unnoticed, or when we quietly carry burdens without anyone realizing how heavy they are.

And there have been times when I felt discouraged because of that. 

But the verse gently reminded me of something I often forget. That not everything I do is meant to be seen by people. That not every act of kindness I do requires recognition. And that not every sacrifice I do needs applause. 

God never asked me to work for compliments. He never asked me to serve only when others are grateful. He never promise that people would always understand my intentions or appreciate my efforts.

He asked me to do everything wholeheartedly, as if I were doing it for Him.

That changed the way I see my daily life. It changed the way I approach my work when I am tired. It changed the way I treat people when kindness is not returned. It changed the way I handle responsibilities that nobody noticed.

Because if God is the ONE I am ultimately serving, then every effort has value.

Every long day, unseen sacrifice, prayer, and act of love, matter.

Reading this verse near the end of my Bible reading felt like receiving a quiet reminder from God at exactly the right time.

Faithfulness is not measured by how many people notice what we do.. It is measured by the heart with which we do it.

From this day forward, I choose to keep doing my best. Not for praise, or for recognition, and neither for approval.

But for the One who sees every unseen thing. 

And somehow, knowing that GOD sees it all, makes every effort worthwhile.

-Have a good day to you, all.💛