Moody Moose

Scripture

Colossians 3:17, 23, 24b
Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.  
Whatever you do, do your work heartily as for the Lord rather than for men.  
It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.

Observation
No matter what we say to others, or the good things we might do for people, be sure to do it as a representative of Jesus Christ and for His glory.  Say 'thank You' to God our Father, through the One who alone made it possible for us to have relationship with Him.  Live your life with all your heart and soul to please God rather than people.  Always remember, it's the Lord Jesus Christ you are serving, whether it's good or bad, through trials and suffering, loss or gain, it's all for Him - it's all about Him.

Application (from today's Life Journal readings) 1 Kings 20:43, 21:4-5 & 2 Chronicles 17:6, 9
I need to watch my attitude and responses to things that irritate me.  How am I responding to the Lord?  Am I 'sullen and vexed' like King Ahab because things aren't going my way? Am I shut up in my room sulking and despondent, laying on my bed, face turned away, and not even going to eat because of the way I feel?  Or am I joyfully full of thanks and praise to the Lord like King Jehoshaphat?  Am I taking pride in the ways of the Lord and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ?  
Hmmm, I have to say I see myself in both these people of the Old Testament.  I have to remember, that I am the Lord's - and it is the Lord I am serving - I am His representative!  A Christ follower!

Prayer
Father, thank You for times of lovingly correcting me when I need it, and please don't let me become a 'moody moose;' smiling one minute and crying the next.  (Sweet Pickles books).  
May I serve You with joy and thankfulness, ready to do Your will for Your pleasure.   Whatever the circumstances of life and death, may my life reflect Jesus Christ living in and through me.    
In His Glorious Name, I pray.  A-men.