The school year is winding down, and I am so excited for summer break. That excitement makes it harder and harder to drag myself out of bed in the morning and make it to work. But I do. So, as it is the end of the year, there are massive amounts of tests being taken by our students. My students have a test on Monday and technically, I could not come to work on Monday and no one would even know. It is a very tempting thought, but alas, even though I am sure many people would not think anything of it, I cannot in good conscience skip work or even come in late, even if it would be undetected by my superiors. You see, my real Superior is God. And, no matter what my earthly bosses see or know, He knows everything that I do.
In Colossians 3, we are instructed to everything as unto the Lord. Does this mean that I am punctual for work everyday and always give my best? Not necessarily, but I do try to be the best employee I can be, the best church member I can be, the best daughter I can be and the best friend I can be. Not because of the way people treat me or because of who will know, but because of God's love for me. I may miss the mark at times, but my intention is to try my best to be a good representative for Christ. And, it is easier to be good when all eyes are on you, but, "Character is what you do when no one is looking" (H. Jackson Brown). Of course, as a child of God, we know that there is never a moment when NO ONE is watching because God never sleeps or slumbers and He knows all that we do, say and think (that last one is scary). So, though no one would know if I was missing on Monday, I will be here, I will work, and I will do my duty not only as a teacher, but as a child of the Most High King. Now, I just have to work on my speeding problem... Ms. EV
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