The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Colossians 3:23-24, “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men;

24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ

whom you serve.”

There is something in the nature of work that encourages and builds us up. We may groan

and complain about what we are required to do, but in the end we feel great for having done

it. The work we are gifted to do differs from what others are gifted to do. That’s good, because

if everyone did the same work, confusion would surely reign. Paul admonishes us to work

heartily, that is, put yourself into it! Don’t be half-hearted, because your ability to do the work

has come from the LORD and He will ultimately reward you for doing it. The LORD, not man,

is the One we serve. So work hard! Don’t despair about anything! Everything you’re doing

is for the LORD!

Thank you for all the work you do. We love you for it!

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas