When was the last time you heard yourself say, "I hate my job" or "My work is boring." I have done it a number of times. I have quit them and found others only to repeat the process.
Let me give you a little advice, if you view your job with disdain, then you will only reap disdain. In other word, you only get out of it what you put into it.
But its just a job right? Well, look at this verse:
"Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way." - Col 3:17 (MSG)
How many times have you taken the time to acknowledge God's presence while you are at work?
Paul said we are to "let every detail in our lives" be done for God. That includes work.
The Bible also says, "Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track." - Prov 3:6 (MSG)
Louis Giglio used to work for a company when he was attending seminary at night. If I have the story right, he would spend all night make copies and asking God what was he doing there. Then he had revelation. He started spending those lonely times connecting with God. He studied and prayed.
Work should help us accomplish our life goals, but more than that, it should help us find more time for God. Spiritual growth is a daily process that should be included in our time "everywhere".
Just learning how to practice the presence of God will allow you to overcome those work blues when they come about.
Try this - as you travel to work or school, acknowledge God is already there. Thank Him for that opportunity, and then throughout the day as things either become monotonous or boring, pray to God.
When you find yourself getting off track, take a moment to focus on God by listening for His voice as the Proverb says. See if your viewpoint changes about work.
Know this, as you think, so it will become. You affect your environment more than anyone else. Try acknowledging God and see what happens.
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