Work is Worship

Our culture holds an unhealthy fascination with the myth of the indolent wealthy.  The common dream seems to be to hit a lottery and then "call in rich" to work.  This dream breeds envy for those who have more than you and despair if you are blessed with riches.  Even wholesome recreation cannot grant us purpose, and addictions of any stripe will cause bring pain.  What is the Lord's alternative then?  After all, "the blessings of the Lord have no sorrow added unto them".

God built us to work.  He created our minds, bodies, hearts, and souls to find joy in honest labor.  If you look at the bulk of human history, it is filled with mind-numbing and often back-breaking work.  The rule of human existence has often revolved around providing simple sustenance for your family.  Hunger is a loud enough need that we will all work rather than starve.  But to reap blessings beyond a full belly, work must be approached with the right attitude.  If we hold in our hearts that work is a blessing from God, then we can consecrate our efforts and turn our work into worship.  If we worship God through the actions of our hands, then we will surely be blessed for our diligence.