“Am I Wasting My Life At Work?”
by brian rushing
Work can be drudgery.
Work can be difficult.
Work can be thankless.
Work can be stressful.
At times, these feelings cause many people to wonder – “Am I wasting my life by working at my current job?”
That same question might take a different form as we think about our work in light of our Christianity, especially when we think of ministers and missionaries. Then the form of the question might become, “Am I wasting my life by not working in a church-related occupation?”
Here is a concluding quote for us to remember about our work:
“…secular work is not a waste when we make much of Christ from 8 to 5. God’s will is that his people be scattered like salt and light in all legitimate vocations. His aim is to be known, because knowing him is life and joy. He does not call us out of the world. He does not remove the need to work. He does not destroy society and culture. Through his scattered saints he spreads a passion for his supremacy in all things for the joy of all peoples.
If you work like the world, you will waste your life, no matter how rich you get.
But if your work creates a web of redemptive relationships and becomes an adornment for the Gospel of the glory of Christ, your satisfaction will last forever and God will be exalted in your joy.”
I totally agree with this statement that God’s aim is for people to know Him because knowing Him is life and joy. Therefore, wherever you are, you have an opportunity to use your workplace as a platform for creating relationships where people can see Christ in you – bringing them into the life and joy of beginning a relationship with Him.
Certainly ask the questions: “God what would you have me do as an occupation?” & “God where would you have me work for you?”
But while you are waiting for the answer, do not fret, worry, or despair… Instead, use your workplace as a platform for showing others how wonderful life is when it is lived out with Jesus. Doing so could never be considered a waste!
(Quotes in today’s post are from Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper)