Last Sunday I was enjoying the sunshine out on the deck (a rare occasion for an Ohioan). Perusing the Twitter flow, I came across the following Tweet from a pastor I follow,
"Luv my job." When was the last time you could honestly say that and mean it? If it's been recent, good for you. If it's been a chronic condition, DOUBLE-good for you!
What makes a person LUV their job? Here are a couple thoughts:
I LUV my job when I am spending myself for the benefit of another. There is no doubt about it. When we help someone else out, there is a residual benefit. Inside every person who cares for others is a heart of selflessness. Perhaps that's why a wise person once said, "It is more blessed to give than receive."
I LUV my job when I am using the gifts God has given me. There is a habit among people who sustain strength in ministry leadership. It's called "Align". Proper Align means to spend 80% of your waking hours engaged what honors your passions, personality, and proficiency. When we are trying to be someone we are not, it takes more energy, leaving us fatigued at the end of the day.
I LUV my job when I am alert enough to seize moments of opportunity. We don't merely rest from our work. We work from our rest. When we see rest as an investment in future ministry, we get serious about it. We block time for it. We make it a priority. And when we are rested, we are more alert. God will provide the opportunities for ministry. When rested, we are able to see them when they come along.
What about you?
What makes you LUV what you do?
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