"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us." Philippians 3:13-14 NLT
Sometimes trying to do a good job and pleasing someone is like, wading through thick mud. In fact, as you continue to do this, you may sink. 'What's the point?' you may think, 'I've got nothing else to give; my heart's not into this anymore.' But before you do, just stop a minute and think this through. Who are you really working for, man or God? If it is man, you might as well leave because you will never be able to please some people. If it is God you're working for, don't just leave. You're a soldier in God's Army, leaving without permission would be deserting your post. No, take this to God and pray a while. There may be something God wants you do, or say and until you do, you're stuck with it. Promotion may be up for grabs and this may be you in your boss's job. This happened to me years ago, but that is another story. If you leave now, you may just lose the post that God wants you to fill. So ask Him.
Marriages are often the target of our enemy, Satan. If he can get us to walk away, commit adultery or just behave like a stubborn mule, then he is happy. More and more Christian marriages are falling apart and a lot of these are happening to leaders. It's easy to neglect a partner and family when you are so important that you can't take time off. The neglected partner may feel 'What's the point?' and become involved with something or someone, that they shouldn't, just because they are bored or lonely. Don't allow this to happen. Whether you are in leadership or in a job or even retired, make sure that time is allotted to your partner. Time is short so, make the most of every moment. Peter told husbands, 'you husbands must give honour to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.' 1 Peter 3:7 NLT
Before the WOKE society gets on to me, Peter is not inferring any derogatory statement by calling the wife as weak. He was just recognising women's physical limitations, especially in his day. But really, he was also giving out God's wishes that the wife should be classed as a valuable vessel which can be broken if not taken care of.
And that is the point. God wants us to live our lives open to His direction. Just think, if a married couple are at loggerheads, how can they pray together? Prayer will be hindered. In fact, everything, if we look at things in the negative will be hindered if we keep saying, 'What's the point?'
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