Rest & Work

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as if working for the Lord,  not for human masters.  Colossians 3:23

Happy Labor Day!  Some of us are resting and playing today but many are hard at work just like any other day.   I have some simple thoughts today...what if we prayed for a greater respect for all workers instead of comparing.  

I wonder what this world would be like if we had as much respect for the Doctor that repaired a heart as we did for the mechanic who repaired his car so he could make it to the hospital?  What if we valued the farmer who raised the food as we did the super star who did the commercial to endorse it?  What would happen if we honored the God who gives the gifts and talents we turn into our careers and occupations instead of categorizing and judging based on the financial reward we receive from the world?

There is dignity in the work we do and that dignity is magnified when we remember two things.  First, it all starts with gifts and talents from the Lord and second, we are meant to serve others in all we do including our work.  When I think about things that way it makes even the yuckiest parts of my work seem to have a greater purpose.

A Seed To Plant:  Today lets  take some time to pray for all who work and for those who are looking for the true work the Lord has for them.