Finding Purpose in Our Work
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Introduction
Our new them for September is “What Ever You Do, Work Heartily”
Corresponds with our 2023 theme of Right Race, Good Fight, Steadfast Faith
Our Topic for today’s message is “Finding Purpose in Our Work”
Some Common Attitudes Towards Work
Work from a Biblical Perspective
Living Out Purposeful Work
Some Common Attitudes Towards Work
Some Common Attitudes Towards Work
Attitudes towards work can vary and can be highly subjective and can be based on can vary based on individual personality traits, cultural factors, work environment, and personal circumstances.
Strong Work Ethic
Shows dedication
Commitment
Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve professional goals
Relaxed and Laid-back
Prioritize work-life balance
Seek meaningful experiences outside of their professional lives.
Negative Attitude
Experience burnout
Lack of job satisfaction
Excessive stress
Bad management and Bad Boss
What has a man from all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity.
Things that make for a Positive Work Experience
Good Management and Good Boss
Innovative and dynamic work environments that encourage creativity, collaboration, and autonomy
Employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs
Work from a Biblical Perspective
Work from a Biblical Perspective
1. Godly Expectation
1. Godly Expectation
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
2. Work as a form of service to God and others
2. Work as a form of service to God and others
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
3. Develop a mindset of Working for God, Not just for Men
3. Develop a mindset of Working for God, Not just for Men
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Living Out Purposeful Work
Living Out Purposeful Work
This is primarily based on your attitude
There is not special holy dust or divine anointing that will alter your thoughts towards your job and work in general
IT’S A CONSCIENTIOUS, DELIBERATE CHOICE
1. See work as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the world
1. See work as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the world
Allow your light to shine before men
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
Regardless of the work environment, you are not engaged in petty gossip, back stabbing, and lying
If expectations for the your job means you must compromise your Christian integrity - then you leave
2. Pray for opportunities to use our work for God’s purpose
2. Pray for opportunities to use our work for God’s purpose
Pursue excellence in our work as a testimony to God's grace
Share Story of women getting off of welfare
3. Surrender our plans and desires to God's will
3. Surrender our plans and desires to God's will
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.