The Burden and Blessing of Work

In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy to wear being busy as a badge and to equate our worth with what we do—our job titles, the hours we work, and the tasks we accomplish. We live in a culture that tells us the more we achieve, the more fulfilled we’ll be. What happens when the work becomes a never-ending cycle, leaving us chasing the next thing without finding true satisfaction?

What do you do when your work is draining and not fulfilling? How do you overcome the drive to do more and have more? That's what we learn from the ancient truths of Ecclesiastes and Solomon's dead-end pursuit of meaning through accomplishments.

Know this: Work is not the enemy; God created us to work and serve. However, work was never meant to be our identity—it’s a gift, meant to reflect God’s character and serve others (Ecclesiastes 3:13). When we view our work as a partnership with God, it transforms from mere tasks into an act of worship. Jesus calls us to let our good deeds shine so others can see and glorify God (Matthew 5:16).