Labor Day

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters                                                                                                                                               Colossians 3:23

Today is Labor Day as celebrated in the United States and Canada. Many countries celebrate the dignity of labor on May first (Mayday). Whatever day we celebrate the dignity of labor, it is well deserved.

Somehow in the Genesis story, some people seem to have been confused that the need for humankind to work is the result of the original sin. I disagree. God ordained work for humans to help us appreciate the capacities that He gave us to explore and create good in our environment. I think our view of work depends solely on our attitude toward it. Is it a necessary evil, or is it the opportunity to build in us a sense of accomplishment and worth?

I am grateful that God has given us a platform, no matter what our profession or gifts, to honor him with giving back what he has given to us. God has bestowed upon all of us many talents and gifts, interests and passions, that can be worked out through our work.

Yes, work is a necessity in order to earn a living for ourselves and our family, but isn’t that also quite a gift that we are enabled to give to those whom we love?

Prayer: We give you praise Lord for the gift of expressing ourselves through our work, Amen