Thursday, June 12, 2025

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.

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