What's the Point?

When you left your home for work today, if you left at all, did you do so with excitement and exhilaration or with dread and depression?  Do you ever ask - what's the point of work?  Many see work as a necessary evil used to get what we want.  Is it the same in God's eyes?

God gave work to Adam in the Garden before sin entered the world. He and Eve were to take care of the Garden. After Adam and Eve sinned, they were kicked out of Eden but still had to cultivate the Earth. Why? What's the point?  God created the Earth with all the resources necessary to solve the problems faced here on Earth. He gave us work because it satisfies our souls. He gave us work to bring flourishing to us and those around us.

So what's the point of your job?  Does your job put you in proximity to people who have a problem you can solve? Does your work give you a unique perspective on some issues in this world to bring a solution?  Your job is unique to you. It was given to you by God for God's purposes. Is that the point? Every person in your workplace needs something you have to offer. Some require your spiritual insight; some need your mental acuity, some need your friendship, but you are there on purpose for a purpose.  Is that the point?

• Ask God why He has you in your job today.

• Ask Him to reveal His purpose for you right where you are.

• Ask Him to show you what the person next to you needs today.

There is a point to your placement at work. It's not my point that matters. It's God's point for you that matters. Don't know the point? Ask Him.

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

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Jim

About the Author, Jim Brangenberg

Jim's Mission: We are called to be examples of Christ to those around us. With that in mind, Jim is passionate about helping Christ followers connect their faith to their work!