I just don't feel like it

It's been a slogan I've come across a lot lately. Now before you think I'm throwing stones from my glass house; let me just say I've been saying this as well. Steve is out of town on business this week and I'm REALLY not feeling like doing any laundry, dishes, cooking, or much of anything else. So I'll be the first one to admit that this lesson is mainly for me. You just get the privilege of listening to my rant! But I have been hearing this. My two boys are a good example of this one. They never feel like it. Weather it be cleaning their room, taking the dog for a walk, taking out the trash, whatever it is; they don't feel like it. Now since when is that an excuse? Can you imagine calling in to work saying, "I just don't feel like working today." I know Steve couldn't get away with that one. I know this is true in my spiritual life as well. Not "feeling" like worshiping God is not an excuse. He's worthy of worship regardless of my attitude. Now that's something I can grasp. And not that I do it perfectly, but I've got that much down. But carrying that over to my daily chores: well now, that's another story. So I'm going to be working on that. I'm going to work on my daily chores. My dishes, laundry, making the bed, cleaning the toilet. It's not glamorous. But it's my job. And the Bible says, "Whatever you do, do it pleasing to the Lord." Even if Steve isn't home. Even if the boys don't appreciate it. And especially if I just don't feel like it.