Work for the Lord

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ~ Colossians 3:23 (NASB)

Confusion..

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. ~ James 3:16 (KJV)

Rest...

Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it He rested from all the work of creating that He had done. ~ Genesis 2:3 (NIV)

Hold Firmly...

Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. 

~ Philippians 2:16 (NLT)

The Glory of God

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. ~ ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭19:1‬ (‭NIV‬)‬

Work of Our Hands

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;
    establish the work of our hands for us—
    yes, establish the work of our hands. 

~ Psalm 90:17 (NIV)

Whatever You Do...

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 

~ Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

Pure Joy...

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 
~ James 1:2-4 (NIV)

Infinitely More

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. ~ Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)

Saved by Grace Through Faith...

8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 

~ Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV)

Whatever You Do

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. ~ Colossians 3:23 (NLT)

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, ~ Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, ~ Colossians 3:23 (AMPC)

I am Not Ashamed

For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. ~ Romans 1:16 (NLT)

Serve the Lord Enthusiastically

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. ~ Romans 12:11 (NLT)

A Quiet Life

11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, 12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (NIV)

Rejoice in Your Confident Hope

9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. ~ Romans 12:9-12 (NLT)

Consider It Pure Joy

2 Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.

3 Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.

4 But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing.

~ James 1:2-4 (AMPC)

Fear and Trembling

12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. ~ Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV)

Be Encouraged

An Offering to God

16 Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. 17 But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. 18 Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy. ~ Philippians 2:16-18 (NLT)

His Purpose...

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. ~ Romans 8:28 (NLT)