Darkness to Destiny: Unleashing God’s Power in a Dark WorldSample

Our jobs make up a big portion of our day-to-day lives, but it’s important to remind ourselves that there is only one field, one work, one calling, that truly matters: the work of the Lord. When we go into our jobs, we should think of it as another means to spreading the love of Christ. How we treat our co-workers, how we handle stress, and the type of mindset we have towards the job itself all make up how well we showcase the work of the Lord. In the Bible, the concept of work is mentioned as early as the Book of Genesis. God creates Adam and “...put(s) him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it” (Genesis 2:15). It’s important to note that this responsibility is placed on Adam before the sin of the eating of the forbidden fruit occurs. This showcases that the work God allows us is not punishment but something that should be cherished and looked at as if it is a gift. Work is most likely stressful at times, and perhaps it is something that we see now as something we merely have to get through before the gratification of rest can occur. However, we should instead face each challenge presented to us as opportunity for growth and each interaction as a means of spreading the patience, kindness, and love that the Lord instilled in us. Only then will we realize Who we are truly seeking to work on behalf of.