Joy on the job!

It is such a blessing to meet a happy person! To see the smile on their face brings a smile on ours too. Some smile with their eyes, and that brightens our day too. To meet a person who has joy on the job is even a greater blessing.

Imagine how patients feel when they see a happy, helpful healthcare worker! They see and sense if we have joy on the job or not. They have hope when they see us smile and when they see us show friendliness and loving care.

To many people work is wearisome and not a joy. They start with a smile, but end with a scowl. They lose their joy when the job gets tough or when the hours are long. To be weary in body, but still have a happy heart and joy on the job is something only God can give us.

He says in Deuteronomy 12:18, “You are to rejoice before the Lord your God in everything you put your hand to…”! Since this is what He says we are to do, it means it is possible. He will not ask us to do what is impossible. Yes, as you know, it is impossible in and through ourselves, but it is possible in and through Him! He will surely help us!

Prayer: Thank You, Lord Jesus! Please fill me with Your joy as I do my job today. May others see You and be encouraged, I pray. Amen