What does God think about my job?

Is your job your calling? Brad McCullouch www.coachingbeyondpotential.com

Often people see a job as merely a means to an end. It is a boring, meaningless task that simple must be done to bring home money. Or maybe it is not boring but just miserable. Is that really what your job is? Simply a means to an end? Something to fill 40-60 hours of our week for the rest of our lives? A miserable place where you feel trapped?

Let’s see what God thinks about work. Turn to Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not men.” There is a great book that I try to re-read at least once a year by Brother Lawrence titled Practice the Presence of God. This saint of old found wonderful fulfillment and purpose doing the most seemingly insignificant tasks, such as washing dishes. Does this mean the only way to true fulfillment is by piously wash dishes? By no means.

Ultimately our work should glorify God. The pastor of Highlands Presbyterian Church here in Ridgeland, MS- a great man by the name of Joseph Wheat- might say that our work and prayer should bring honor to God. Does this mean God despises the man who makes money while joyously performing his job to the glory and honor of Creator of the Universe, no less than God himself?

Is your job your calling? Ultimately only you can answer the question, but I will say this. We are stewards of the time God has given us. To each he has called to a different work, but to all he has called us to do the work as unto Him.

Is my job my calling? You bet it forms my calling. God has placed within each of us a unique vision. It’s up to us to seek Him daily that he might give us the wisdom to Live Beyond our Potential. As for me and my house, we will follow the Lord- who owns the cattle on a thousand hills and seeks nothing more than to see His children truly fullfilled and happy in their work as they glorify Him.

Brad McCullouch Mississippi www.coachingbeyondpotential.com

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Comment by Joe Johnson on March 9, 2013 at 11:22pm: Great thoughts Brad,

The man who joyfully cleans portajohns for God's glory accomplishes far more in the eyes of God than the man who designs the most magnificent of structures to his own glory. Babel was a marvel to behold. Nebuchadnezzar boasted of all he had accomplished and swiftly ate his words. Nathaniel was an Israelite in whom there was no guile. David was a humble shepherd boy. John the Baptist was the greatest prophet that ever lived. Jesus himself never ventured more than a few days' walk from his birthplace, was born in a small village to a carpenter and never attended the elite schools of His day (no letters after His name).

There's an illustration I've heard that fits. It's probably not true, but I'm not sure.

Three men were laying bricks for a wall for St. Peter's Basilica. As a man approached them he stopped and asked the first man what he was doing. The man replied, "I'm laying bricks."

Coming upon the second man he asked the same question, to which the man replied, "I'm building a wall for a church."

As he approached the third man, he again asked the same question. The man's reply defined the essence of this article; "I'm helping Michelangelo construct a magnificent basilica for the glory of God almighty."

Though all three men were performing the same physical labor, only one was reaping eternal reward. Only one was glorifying God in his heart. Only one was worshiping the only One worthy of worship.

Whether in word or deed, indeed even in your very thought, do all to the glory of God. If not, then who are you doing it to the glory of?

Comment by Ann Musico on February 5, 2013 at 12:50pm: God gave Adam and Eve work in the Garden - we are meant to be productive and creative - we are created in His image! Work is a way for us to honor God and the gifts He's placed within us and we are blessed to be a blessing! Great post.

Comment by Adam Rico on February 4, 2013 at 10:44pm: I often think about the parable of the talents when it comes our work. We are each given skills and abilities (or talents - not to be confused with the monetary unit in the parable) and it's up to us to figure out how to make the most of them. We're not each given the same measure of ability but God expects us to use what He gave us. Thanks for your post Brad.

Comment by Mike Cournia on February 4, 2013 at 10:11pm: As for me and my house, we will follow the Lord- That is evident in you, Brad. Good post.

Comment by Deborah W. Wilson on February 4, 2013 at 9:44pm: Brad, I'm reading in Genesis about Joseph being first a slave and then a prisoner. He knew God was with him and for him in both places. He practiced Col. 3:23 as you sited. I believe we certainly can worship through our work and experience God in our labor. Take care.