Thankful For Work

"Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude."

E.P. Powell

Of all the blessings we thank God for this week of Thanksgiving, I bet work isn't high on the list. Maybe because we work at a job we hate, or with people we can't stand. Maybe because our paycheck barely covers our bills. Maybe because we have to spend stressful hours on the freeway commuting to work (not to mention the increasing cost of fuel). Or, maybe our work consists of changing diapers and sweeping floors and we are tired of it.

This week, and throughout the holiday season, many of us will take on extra 'work' as we shop, decorate, prepare the house for guests, and cook lavish meals! Some may even get a second job to help pay for Christmas expenses.

So you see....it can be hard to be thankful for 'work' that leaves us tired, broke, and stressed.

However.....thank Him anyway. There are results (seen and unseen) from the work that you do. Work as if working for God. Bless others with your work. Find the good in your work, whatever it may be. And, this season of Thanksgiving, strive to 'work' with an attitude of gratitude.

The bottom line is...in this time of economic uncertainty...be thankful if you have a job!

A Daring Adventure

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."
- Helen Keller

"Go for broke" is a phrase that either exhilarates people, or frightens them. Many times it is easy to go with the status quo--especially in work environments. We may be afraid to stand out from the crowd, or pursue something radical. The thing is...we serve a RADICAL Savior!

We work for Christ, which means we can not just sit back and accept life, and work, as-it-is. We have to actively work to make our lives...and the lives of those around us...better! At work, this may mean:

1. Going back to school to learn a new skill.
2. Proposing a different way of doing things to your boss or company heads.
3. Working on a volunteer project.
4. Starting a new job that better reflects your gifts and values.
5. Finding a niche and starting a business.
6. Delegating more to give those around you a chance to shine.
7. Starting a workplace ministry or Bible study at work.
8. Speaking up about the wrongs in your current work environment.
9. Joining with like-mined people to change the world!

Get radical...expand His kingdom....at work and everywhere else!

Matthew 5

14“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.