Hard Work Never Hurt Anyone . . .
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might" - Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV)
You can breathe easy now. I've changed topics today and am moving on from the bathroom to the workplace!
The scripture that is printed above is the theme for good work ethics. If everyone who works at anything would adhere to the principle espoused by Solomon, this world would be a different place to live. Unfortunately that is not the case for many people.
My parents instilled good work habits and ethics in me from an early age. They often told about Grandpa Larpenter and that he was known by his work ethics and committment to keeping his word. His name was well known and respected in the small South Louisiana town where he lived. He could walk into any store and buy on credit without ever being questioned. The banks would give him a loan based on his good name and reputation. Talking about my grandfather always brought a smile of pride to my dad's face and he, to this day, lives up to the principles my grandfather lived and taught.
As children, we were always taught to give any job, at hand, a little extra effort than was expected. Don't live by the philosophy that doing "just enough" to get by is acceptable. I guess it is the going the "extra mile" concept taught in the New Testament.
My oldest daughter has been in the work force for 6 months and has learned that work can sometimes be hard and thankless. She started working for a boss who promised that he would soon give her a raise if she worked hard and was dependable. Anna threw herself into the job, showing up 20-30 minutes early and leaving late if she were needed. After 6 months and 3 bosses, she has not seen one raise. Discouragment has crept into her spirit, and I've seen her lose heart with the job. It is understandable, in the workplace, to feel discouraged if your work is not appreciated because we usually expect appreciation to come in the form of raises or even an occasional compliment or "thank you."
There are many jobs in life that go unappreciated or thanked. That is why we should do what the Bibles says, "Do everything as if you're doing it for the Lord." He will repay good with good and evil with punishment.
I'd better get back to work!!!
You can breathe easy now. I've changed topics today and am moving on from the bathroom to the workplace!
The scripture that is printed above is the theme for good work ethics. If everyone who works at anything would adhere to the principle espoused by Solomon, this world would be a different place to live. Unfortunately that is not the case for many people.
My parents instilled good work habits and ethics in me from an early age. They often told about Grandpa Larpenter and that he was known by his work ethics and committment to keeping his word. His name was well known and respected in the small South Louisiana town where he lived. He could walk into any store and buy on credit without ever being questioned. The banks would give him a loan based on his good name and reputation. Talking about my grandfather always brought a smile of pride to my dad's face and he, to this day, lives up to the principles my grandfather lived and taught.
As children, we were always taught to give any job, at hand, a little extra effort than was expected. Don't live by the philosophy that doing "just enough" to get by is acceptable. I guess it is the going the "extra mile" concept taught in the New Testament.
My oldest daughter has been in the work force for 6 months and has learned that work can sometimes be hard and thankless. She started working for a boss who promised that he would soon give her a raise if she worked hard and was dependable. Anna threw herself into the job, showing up 20-30 minutes early and leaving late if she were needed. After 6 months and 3 bosses, she has not seen one raise. Discouragment has crept into her spirit, and I've seen her lose heart with the job. It is understandable, in the workplace, to feel discouraged if your work is not appreciated because we usually expect appreciation to come in the form of raises or even an occasional compliment or "thank you."
There are many jobs in life that go unappreciated or thanked. That is why we should do what the Bibles says, "Do everything as if you're doing it for the Lord." He will repay good with good and evil with punishment.
I'd better get back to work!!!
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