Work heartily for the Lord

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Col. 3:23 ESV) 

Who do you work for?

If you believe that you are working for your boss or for yourself as a self-employed individual, that is only partially true. As a follower of Christ, your employer is God, regardless of what you do. Understanding this clearly will significantly alter your work behavior, including your focus, work habits, and attitude, which will affect your happiness. The top passage says you must work “heartily” for the Lord in everything you do. What does that mean? The dictionary defines heartily as sincerely, genuinely, warmly, profoundly, with all one's heart.

Work with all your might

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.” (Eccles. 9:10 NIV)

Be fervent in spirit

“Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.” (Rom. 12:11 ESV)

Here is the promise 

“Rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.” (Eph. 6:7-8 ESV)