“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
— Philippians 2:13
Alexis had great intentions for her summer job babysitting three small neighborhood children. Their mom didn’t want them watching much TV, but instead to play at the park, go swimming, and go to the library for story time. When Alexis accepted the job, it sounded like fun! Imagine getting paid to go to the pool! It was a shock to discover how much hard work was involved in “playing” with kids. At the pool, Alexis didn’t lay out with her friends — she entertained for endless hours in the baby pool. At the library, Alexis didn’t browse through shelves of novels — she tried to keep the baby from eating the board books and screaming. At the park, she never sat down — she pushed two kids on the swings while keeping the baby from eating sand. “I quit,” Alexis finally told their mom. “I haven’t got the strength.”
Instead of leaning on her own strength, Alexis needed to ask God to work through her. Once she prayed, God gave Alexis the desire to do an excellent job babysitting, along with the energy to do the work. Trust in God for the power to do the job — and do it well.
More To Explore: Hebrews 13:20 – 21
Girl Talk: Are you trying to do a job that has exhausted you? Are you trying to do the job in your own strength? If you’re doing what God wants, ask him for help. He’ll give it!
God Talk: “Lord, I want to do great things for you. Please give me the motivation and energy to do everything you want me to do. Amen.”
From Shine On, Girl! by Kristi Holl