What is your attitude toward your job?

What is your attitude toward your job? Boring? A drag? A necessary evil? A delight? A privilege? I read a book some time ago by an Evangelical Free Church pastor entitled “Work Matters.” In this excellent book, Tom Nelson, the author, reminds you that work is really an extension of our worship of God. In other words, the experience between Sunday and Monday should not be that big of a difference. After all, God ordained us to work. Adam and Eve worked in the Garden of Eden. Colossians 3:17 says “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” The “whatever” includes your work. There are a couple of principles to always remember relating to your work. First, you don’t have a job, you have a ministry assignment. Just a little adjustment like this in perspective toward work enriches your life. God wants to use you to influence others for Him where you have been assigned to work. Second, the path to greatness is found in the path of service. (cf. Mark 10:42-45) View your job as a way to serve others, help others, encourage others and contribute to others. Right now you may not like your job. Maybe it’s a dead end job or is unfulfilling. Maybe your boss is a real jerk or the company you work for is corrupt. You’re asking yourself “What am I supposed to do with this?” Here are some verses to consider: - There is no such thing as a perfect job. Every job has its ups and downs, good and bad. (Genesis 3:17-19)   - If you can’t find a better job, this must be the best job. That was the perspective of Daniel when he found himself in a place that was less than ideal but could not be changed. - If you can’t respect your boss, respect the position. (Titus 3:1-2) - God is in control of who’s in control. (Romans 13:1-2) - If you want to have influence where you work, become an invaluable worker. (Colossians 3:22-24) Do you need a change in perspective about work? Your job? Remember, God will use you there (at work) if you allow Him to. Enjoy work!Blessings! P.S. What do we do when something is hard? Life, relationships, a job, calculus, reconciliation, being single, conflict resolution, communication? – and the list goes on and on. This week we will discover the answers to this question. See you this Sunday at 9:00am or 10:30am.