Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.

Ephesians 6

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. v5-8

This is a tough one because I often grumble (at least to myself) that I don't like my job, etc. and this is a sin...not only for grumbling but also because I am not working for my earthly masters as if I was serving the Lord!  Jesus...forgive me! 

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You serve wholeheartedly...and You are always working for my good.  I am not worth such efforts.  I am weak and I am selfish...and I grumble about my job.  Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me for these sins and help me turn towards You instead!  Help me love and serve You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength.  Help me serve my earthly masters in the same way.  Help me grow in my faith.  Help me love others as You do.  Give me strength.  Give Lisa strength.  Please cure and heal her of this cancer.  Help me serve Lisa, Zach, and Dustin.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.