workplace ministry

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. - Colossians 3:23-24

it seems almost every devotional i've read lately refers to our work being our ministry. i wonder why that is.

i know in the two month job i just finished i frequently had to remind myself of this scripture. at times it was very frustrating and it was at these times that i told myself to work at it with all my heart as if i was working for Jesus. my circumstances didn't change but my attitude did.

if you are dissatisfied in your job you have two options; you can quit, this is most likely not a practical solution, or you can choose to work at it with all your heart as if you are working for Jesus. since everything you have is ultimately from God anyway you really are working for Him. and if you treat your job like God is your boss think of the possibilities. if you thought you were working for God every day wouldn't your attitude change.

if you think you can't do it try it. you'll be pleasantly surprised.

and that's just you. you may not be able to change anyone but if your attitude changes others may change how they respond to you.

reminds me of a camp song, this little light of mine, i'm gonna let it shine...

if you see Jesus in your work, others may see Jesus in you. and isn't that the whole point.