Working Willingly With Our Hands

Proverbs 31:13 speaks of this beautiful lady being one to work willingly with her hands.  Within this statement, we see that it speaks of an unselfishness and is an indication of  the God she serves having her total heart (not just part).  It also speaks of the fact that what she does is with the right attitude.  All that we do whether it is something very small and insignificant or great, it is to be done as unto the Lord and should be with a willingness of heart.

When one serves and gives in such a way with a right heart attitude, the Bible speaks of there being springs of living water flowing out of their lives (John 7:37-38).  Whether it be serving our family or others outside of our families, the springs of living water which flow out from us will be welcomed and refreshing as others receive.  It also speaks of the need for us to be continually drawing from the source of living water so that our heart and attitude remain pleasing before the One Whom we are serving through our willing hands.  If we serve with a wrong attitude, the receiver will not welcome it as he/she would with one who joyfully gives.  That is why the Lord speaks of loving a cheerful giver. 

Nehemiah 8:10 speaks of the joy of the Lord being our strength.  That joy spoken of here isn't something we work up but is a joy that the Lord places within us which tells us He is pleased. That pleasure which we bring to the Lord is what gives us the strength to keep going.  May we continue to give of ourselves to the Lord we serve, drawing from His resources so that out of us can flow springs of living water which will refresh and restore those to whom we offer what we hold within our hands.