"Our society has developed a knack for portraying work as a curse and the need to work as a misfortune."
So begins a wonderful letter to the editor in the Nov. 25 USA Today from Patricia Romeo of Cincinnati, OH.
"The 'take this job and shove it' attitude has been around for a long time. Today, the unemployment rate is more than 10 percent. Now that jobs are scare, I am very thankful to have one."
"Whether you are a plumber, a waitress or a business professional, workign with passion provides great satisfaction. I am often moved by people who find passion in their jobs.
She continues:
"This year, I am going to give my work the passion it deserves. i am going to exude pride as I manage my daily tasks like labors of love. Work is a privilege, and to acheive satisfaction when finishing a task completes me as a person."
"My hope is that , some day, every American will have the opportunity to share in the joys that work provides."
All I can say, is "Amen."
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
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"What makes our labor holy, what makes it eternal, is not just the work but the state of our hearts while performing that work. When we comprehend that truth, then we realize washing dishes is as significant to the Kingdom as operating on a patient; driving a truck is as eternally triumphant as leading a company. Then, even in the zig-zags of our careers, when life seems more random than ordered, when it feels like we're running in thick mud with heavy boots, we can rest in the knowledge we're serving God as we labor faithfully and diligently."
-- Randy Kilgore, Made to Matter
-- Randy Kilgore, Made to Matter
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Great reminder!!
Yeah, me too: Amen!
(Sorry for this "me too"-style comment)
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