There is nothing quite as therapeutic to the soul as rejoicing in God’s goodness. It is easy to become obsessed with problems and disappointments. Company lunchrooms are filled with habitual complainers. There are people who will wax eloquent to anyone who will listen about the unfair working conditions or their demanding boss. These martyrs appear to spend more energy complaining about their work than they expend doing their work.
Christian employees should not be that way. They understand that their labor provides a platform for them to accomplish good and to honor their Creator. Further, our reward for hard work is to eat, drink, and to enjoy the fruit of our labor. We spend a lot of our life working; God intends for us to find enjoyment in it!
The opportunity to work is a gift from God. Too many live their lives focusing on reaching the weekend, or retirement. But it is the satisfaction of working hard and well, and enjoying the results, that are God’s special gift to His creatures. May you work hard, and rejoice well!