"Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country." I found this incerpt online while trying to gain a clear distinction of why this is a holiday. America has taken note of how much work it took to uphold this country we so effortlessly depend on every day. We without a care in the world, drive to grocery stores and various other places with good faith in knowing our products of choice will be there or service will be there. Do we think about the ones who stock the shelves? Sometimes we barely leave tips when we are suppose to let alone thanking people at the grocery store for doing what they do. Yet, they still work for little or nothing making sure America is happy.
Funny thing is that God keeps count of all that we do. I so happen to work in retail, currently. What is my job title? Well, I am a cashier at Big Lots and it is a thankless job. All types of people come in that store rushing, bad attitudes, superior demeanor as if what we do does not matter. Even with those type of customers there are always the nice, thankful, and sweet people that come in who shows appreciation. Now, what keeps me grounded at work is one scripture that states that we work unto The Lord which is in Colossians 3:23-24. In whatever I do whether I get a thank you or not, I do it to the best of my ability irregardless. Sometimes I fall short, but the intentions were there and that's what God has to judge me on. We have to understand that if America takes timeout to thank countrywide workers for all that they do, that God does too. Please, do not ever think that your good works are not being accounted for in Heaven. As a matter of fact it is when we are not being reciprocated is when we find out why we are truly working. God may just hold back your supervisor giving you a bonus to see would you still put your all into your job or would you stop caring? God wants our best not just when it is beneficiary to us, but out of a pure spirit for Him.
So it states, do not get weary. We should not get tiresome to the point that we just flat out give up on diligently working because God promised us a reward. A rapper can state that he does not get tired, but Christians should be the real definition of not getting tired because we go through the most stuff. Christians go through being misused, abused, and accused yet we keep pressing onward. Why? Because our "Labor Day" is coming! Our rest will soon come if we faint not. What rest is that? The eternal rest that only God can provide if we are His, resting in Paradise. Jesus has prepared a place for us in Heaven which is in John 14:23. A place of rest, joy, peace, fun, fellowship, and worship. A place for recognizing all that we went through and relieving us of the world and it's troubles. Heaven is THE ULTIMATE VACAY. It is permanent and you will enjoy every bit of it if you faint not!
Happy Labor Day!!!
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