I hear a of people complaining about their jobs these days. Hours, pay, coworkers, bosses, conditions, policies, benefits, the complaints are endless. Seems like there's negativity everywhere. Doesn't anyone enjoy life anymore? Does anyone find satisfaction in their job?
The pressure is on today more than ever to meet production goals, quotas, bottom lines, fiscal marks, profit margins, deadlines, customer satisfaction, stock/dividend projections, high yields. On top of that, competition is severe and time is of the essence. Stress level are through the roof. And the sad thing is, it's never enough.
Although people don't talk much these days about the myth of the greener grass and the idea of stopping to smell the roses, it's still an issue in our world and culture. Pressures to get, get, get, achieve, achieve, achieve leads to an unbearable life. We kill ourselves to buy a boat and then don't have time to use it.
Work is work and life is hard. But, the constant pressing causes us to miss out on the true joy of life. God intended for us to enjoy our life and work. And when I'm working as if I'm working for Christ, then it can be even more enjoyable. Having moved frequently in my life I've learned to enjoy each community I've lived in and the people around me. There's just something special about each place and I'm blessed by the people and life I've encountered. I've learned to live life each day and take each situation for what it is.
Not every job is pleasant. Not every environment is joyous. Not every task is easy or without tension. Not every day is a good one. But each experience is an opportunity in which to grow, to learn, to testify, to serve. No job is 100% perfect all the time. We can live and work constantly beating our heads against the wall OR we can accept life as the challenge that it is and seize the day in the power of Christ.
If you're frustrate about life and/or your job, here's a few things to consider: Are you where God wants you to be? Are you pursuing God's calling and purpose for your life? Are you living each day and giving your full effort as if you were living/working for Christ? Are you being salt and light where you are despite your circumstance? Are you willing to be Christ's ambassador in the place you're in? Do you need an attitude adjustment? Do you need to be in a place which suits your gifts, talents, abilities, etc.? What does your relationship with Christ really look like?
God, help me to be like the Apostle Paul and learn to be content in every circumstance in you. I want to bring your light, comfort, joy, love, encouragement, hope, assurance, security into the lives of people around me. God sometimes being your servant is tough. Give me the strength and wisdom to go forward each day. Give me the insight to recognize my purpose, gifts, strengths, weaknesses, talents and attitude. Use me today, where I am to serve your greater purpose.
1 comment:
I love this post. I am struggling in efforts to attain a job that I thought was already mine until the rules changed and I got swept under the rug. I became very frustrated with GOD feeling as though he brought me this far and then got quiet and said no more. I have felt like this previously so part of my frustration was fear that GOD had moved on to the next annointed person. Feelings of abondonment from what humans have created I projected on to GOD. Your blog is very inspirational. I absolutely love it. Thank you so much for doing what is your purpose...
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