“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23
We are equipped with unique giftedness. God has given us skills, talents and abilities that we should use to worship Him and perform the maximum amount of good to many people.
Studies have indicated that only around 10% of workers enjoy the work that they perform daily. The average worker will spend close to 100,000 hours working during their career. With that many hours at stake, finding a calling that fits with the unique talents and gifts that God has entrusted to us is crucial.
Mark Twain once remarked, “The secret to life is to make your vocation, your vacation.” I don’t agree that this is the secret to life. But I agree with Twain that if we are going to spend this many hours working, we should enjoy the purpose of the work.
God is the ultimate Creator. Creativity is a gift that He has given to us. All honest work is sacred to Him. Discovering the design that God has for us can give us great joy as we serve others by implementing our gifts. With only 10% reporting satisfaction in their jobs, it is important to constantly ask questions:
- How can I serve God most effectively through my natural gifts?
- What am I passionate about? What do others say I excel at?
- If I could design my ideal job, what would it look like?
God’s promise is this: if we walk in obedience to Him, He will not withhold any good thing– Psalms 84:11; Matthew 6:33. By seeking His direction for our work through prayer and hard work, we can be greatly used by Him.