work with your heart

 Whatever work you do, do it with all your heart. Do it for the Lord and not for men.
- Colossians 3:23 (NLV)

 Labor Day, established as a federal holiday in 1894, was created to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers. Over time, it has come to symbolize the unofficial end of summer, celebrated with cookouts, parades, sales, and a well-deserved three-day weekend.

Today’s verse is fitting for Labor Day, as it centers on the value of work. Ideally, you’re reading this on Tuesday, having enjoyed a restful day off with your loved ones. But if you’re reading it on Monday, that’s perfectly fine too—it simply means you’re at work. Whatever your situation, approach your work willingly and with a joyful spirit. Let your actions reflect the joy that comes from within, rooted in your faith. Rest is important, but so is the work we do.

I credit my father for instilling in me a strong work ethic. Since getting my first job at 14, I’ve worked in various industries, and I’ve learned that true satisfaction comes from working with your whole heart. I once had a boss ask whether I’d prefer to work with a smart person, a less experienced person, or a lazy person. I thought the answer was a smart person, but my boss said a lazy person, because they’d find the quickest way to finish a task. But that’s not the right approach. When my heart isn’t in my work, it shows.

When we work wholeheartedly, we honor God. Whether it’s smiling at someone, holding a door, offering encouragement, or praying for others, do it with your whole heart. Even the most routine tasks can take on new meaning when you see them as opportunities to serve the Lord. You may not always be inspired by your human boss, but when you work for the Lord, you have the best boss of all. We were made to serve God, and our ultimate reward is eternal life with Him—a reward far greater than any paycheck.

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