For many of us, the daily work grind often feels like we’re striving to get our task lists checked off while breathing a prayer of thanks that we are employed (while many of our brothers and sisters are not).
But is it possible to make our jobs something more significant for God’s glory? (more…)
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive an inheritance. It is the Lord whom you serve.” Col 3:23-24
When the Apostle Paul penned these words for the church at Colossae, he was writing to slaves (indentured employees). People had regular jobs, just like you and me. The masters (bosses), of these slaves ran the gamut from incredibly harsh to incredibly grace-filled and loving and everything in between, much like the bosses of today.
When Paul said to “work heartily, as for the Lord rather than men” we are reminded to do it regardless of our work circumstances. We are to go above our work circumstances and the temperament of our bosses and, instead, work for our ultimate boss, God. In everything that one does throughout the day, we work for God. 
Who do you work for? Do you work for the approval of your boss? Your spouse? Your friends? Is the approval of these people you work for more important that God? Dare I ask, is this approval your idol?
What is preventing you from working “as for the Lord”? What if you were to cast aside all fear, need for approval, striving for self and were to focus your energy on pleasing the Lord in your work?
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