Work is a privilege, not a punishment.

There’s a reason that people who win the lottery are miserable. Well, there are lots of reasons, but one is that we were designed to work. If you stop working—contributing, creating, adding value to the world—you’ll slowly become unhappy.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”  -Genesis 2:15

Work was God’s idea and it was purposeful. God created for six days (literally or metaphorically—who cares). Then he rested. He set us an example. We work, and we rest.

In work there is purpose. There is progress. There is care and creativity and cultivation.

Work has always been about partnering with the Creator in the ongoing development of this earth. And there’s a part for YOU to play.

Today, let’s think about our work a little differently. Let’s consider:

  • what I am furthering?
  • what can I make better?
  • how can I care?
  • is there something creative I can contribute?
  • what’s something unique I can bring to this common “job”?