Working for God

In Colossians 3:23 (KJV), Paul says,

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.

The message is simple: Our actions should aim to please God, not other people. The sorts of things that attract human approval often stand in contrast to what God wants from us.

But what about times when our limited understanding prevents us from seeing God's will? That is, we come to a fork in the road, and we're not sure which path pleases God. In Proverbs 3:6 (KJV), Solomon says,

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

The point is this: We must keep God on our minds. We must ask him to direct our paths. And in doing so, we'll follow the path that pleases God.