PASSAGE: Rules for Holy Living, Rules for Christian Households
MEMORY VERSE: "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity" Colossians 4:5
NOTES: Today, I had one of the worst Starbucks drinks I've had in a while.
I stopped by Albertsons tonight with my mom to pick up some miscellaneous stuff, and decided to get a Vanilla Bean Frappaccino at the Starbucks inside the Alberstons. I've been there a few times before, and each time it's always the same person making my coffee, and EVERY time I have left unsatisfied. I won't go into fine detail about what she's done, but let's just say that the barista's attitude reflected the poor quality of the drink. Today, however, seemed especially bad: it was a chunky, icy concoction of what seemed to be ice and sugar, topped with some whipped cream. I started to get a bit frustrated at the barista, when I think God used this experience to gently rebuke me...
To be honest, in the past week or two, I have been especially lazy in my studies. Perhaps its the onset of Senioritis, the humid, lazy weather, or simply because of the fact that my classes aren't all that hard. Whatever the reason, I've let my grades slip a bit, and I admittedly have not been the best at being a student that glorifies God. But recently, God's been reminding me of Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men" repeatedly. Upon leaving the Starbucks tonight, I realized that not giving 100% to God in even small things like homework assignments is like dealing with a lazy and snippy barista who makes lackluster frappaccinos. Now, I've had some pretty amazing Starbucks drinks in my lifetime, so I know that it's up to the barista to make a drink that lives up to Starbucks' reputation. Though this is just a miniature representation of how we disappoint God, it was a significant reminder for me that God has made me a student for the intent of His glory. And, based on how I've been for the past week, it's evident to me that I've been living for myself. The purpose of my schoolwork was not to glorify God, but to "scrape by" with my own laziness and selfishness. That is why I wanted to study Colossians 3 again tonight for my QT.
Now for some cool verses!
-(v.1) "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
(v.8) "But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips."
(v.12)"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
(v.17) "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
(v.20) "Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I had to stay afterschool to sort through 300 CSF applications that needed to be alphabetized, separated, typed, and collected. Our advisor gave us the option of leaving early, but I decided to stay until everything was squared away & finished.
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