BEING HAPPY ON THE JOB
“The Lord shall command [His] blessing upon… all that thou settest thine hand unto.†– Deut. 28:8
Happiness involves feeling good about yourself. It’s based on your relationship and achievements. When your gifts and abilities are fully developed and utilized through your life’s work, you grow in confidence and strength. Here are 7 keys to being happy on the job.
1) See work as God’s gift, not punishment: “When God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work, this is a gift of God†(Ecc 5:19 NIV).
2) Recognize God as your true employer: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does†(Eph 6:7-8 NIV).
3) Pursue work compatible with your gifts: “If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised†(1 Pt. 4:11 NIV).
4) Learn everything possible about your job: “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance†(Pr 1:5 NIV).
5) Use criticism to your advantage. In fact, make it work for you; ask for suggestions and correction: “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured†(Pr 13:18).
6) Do more than is expected of you: “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him [two]†(Mt 5:41). Be an extra-miler!
7) Make Jesus your work partner. Stay Christ-conscious throughout the day as perform your duties faithfully: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee†(Isa 26:3)
- Culled from, The Word for Today daily devotional, Tuesday, August 21, 2007. Published by the United Christian Broadcasters (UCB).
