Not Just A Job, But A Joy

 

And on the surface of its stays

and on its panels,

he carved cherubim, lions,

and palm trees,

according to the space of each,

with wreaths all around.

               1 Kings 7. 36

No matter the task at hand,

not just doing the necessary

        or basic requirements,

but considering how can we

   approach this work,

     this divine assignment differently

   with excellence and joy.

Adding a few lions and palm trees

            for good measure

        and for beauty's sake.

Skill comes from effort.

Excellence emerges from

    doing it over and over again.

What we do and how we do it

       comes from the heart.

Are we completing it

with the bare minimum

           and least effort,

or bringing God glory

    through our work

    as an act of worship?

It's not just a job,

but a joy in

    serving the Almighty.

O LORD,

Walk with us into this work

that we might reflect

Your creation in

      whatever we do.

May every good endeavor

   bear tremendous fruit

for Your Kingdom

and in Your name.

Even in what we do today,

please bring Your glory to it.