WORK AND FAITH
WORK. For most people it’s a necessity. For some, it’s a source of pride. And for others, it’s a frustration. But there is one perspective on work we don’t always keep in mind: God’s. Knowing God’s thoughts on work could help us rethink the way we feel about our jobs.
Our Monday after Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a time of celebration. It is also a time of reflection. We think about Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and its significance. It's a time to rejoice, the tomb is empty, and our Savior has risen.
And then Monday comes.
We are created for work and work is good
It's amazing to learn that at the very beginning of the world, when God made the world, "work" was at the core. And it was at the core of worthiness, of goodness. We oftentimes think that work is bad, but the original intent was that work is good.
Do you wonder if your job matters to God?
We spend so much time at work. The average person will spend 88,000 hours at work during their lifetime, which is overwhelming compared to the 8,000 spent at church. From this perspective, people spend ten times as much time at work as they do on spiritual pursuits. If we are not living out our faith at work, we are not really living out our faith.