By1st May is a global public holiday. But why? Because it’s a day set aside to celebrate workers all around the globe, and that’s a good thing. The world is a better place to live today because of the work people have done in times past and continue to do daily. You may not be reading this article right now if I hadn’t taken the pains to write it. Right? So, work really helps. But it’s unfortunate that many people hate their jobs, but want to be paid. Hmm! In this article, I will walk you through why work helps you cultivate what is in your hands, so you’ll love and not hate it.
God is the One who created work
In order to have a healthy view of work, you must understand who created it. You may think that because you are working for a company with a founder, he created the work. But can I shock you? It isn’t your boss. Instead, it was God who created work, way back in Genesis when He placed Adam in Eden to dress and keep it (see Genesis 2:15). What your organisation did was to find which part of the workspace God created, formed a corporation with it, worked hard and got enough revenue to accommodate you as a worker so that you can become a part of the contributors to that corporate vision. If you are a boss, it’s the same thing; it’s just that God may have dropped the idea in your mind.
Now, by saying that God is the One who created work, I don’t mean He supports evil. No! God hates sin, so any work that magnifies sin isn’t from him, although that business can use financial principles to acquire wealth.
Nothing works if no person works it out. Even if it’s a system, it takes humans to manage those systems.
Working is becoming
The more you work, the more what you are doing grows. Simply put, working is becoming. If a company has to grow, its employees have to put in the effort. If things are to become better in your life, you must put in the work. Let me say that if you even want to know God better than today, you must take responsibility to pursue a deeper intimacy with Him. Nothing works if no one works it out. Even if it’s a system, it takes humans to manage those systems. For example, software is good, but without software engineers to manage it, there will be problems.
Never stop working. You can retire from your workplace, but don’t go and sit home doing nothing. Otherwise, your potential will be wasted. As you age, you won’t be able to go at the pace young people go. So, reducing your workload and training people to replace you as you gain more experience is wise. But always find something worthwhile doing. It will help you to cultivate what is in your hands—gifts, talents and creativity.
Refine your gift
Lastly, invest in yourself and your education to better understand your field of work. You may have to go to school to gain more knowledge, which can be very difficult and expensive as you age. But look at its worth before you think of cancelling that challenge. Get relevant resources (books and other materials) to broaden your knowledge in your field. You’ll become a better you by increasing your knowledge.
Happy Workers’ Day to you. You are a blessing for all you do to improve the world. Shalom!
