Episode 93: Whatever You Do, Do it for the Lord
Download MP3As Christians, God calls us to both live with an eternal perspective and also to approach our everyday responsibilities as work God has called us to do. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about that tension in the context of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Dot explains why Paul’s message to the Thessalonian church is so relevant today, and she and Cara explore what it means to do all of our work as if we’re doing it for the Lord.Episode Recap Start by writing down 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 (0:13) We can find encouragement in the promise that Jesus will return (1:53) The church at Thessalonica took Paul’s words as an excuse to do whatever they wanted (5:45) What if we really lived as if Jesus was coming again? (12:40) Whatever you do, do it well knowing you’re doing it for God (21:55) Sometimes what we’re meant to do is just draw near to the Lord (34:10) Resources:The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration for the 2023 Breathe Retreat is now open! Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook
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As Christians, God calls us to both live with an eternal perspective and also to approach our everyday responsibilities as work God has called us to do. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about that tension in the context of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Dot explains why Paul’s message to the Thessalonian church is so relevant today, and she and Cara explore what it means to do all of our work as if we’re doing it for the Lord.
Episode Recap
- Start by writing down 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 (0:13)
- We can find encouragement in the promise that Jesus will return (1:53)
- The church at Thessalonica took Paul’s words as an excuse to do whatever they wanted (5:45)
- What if we really lived as if Jesus was coming again? (12:40)
- Whatever you do, do it well knowing you’re doing it for God (21:55)
- Sometimes what we’re meant to do is just draw near to the Lord (34:10)
Resources:
- The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration for the 2023 Breathe Retreat is now open!
Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com
Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook
Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.
Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook
Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook