More lessons....

God continues to teach me more and more every day!  Just sharing again....
I have really been enjoying my study in the book of Ecclesiastes.  I mentioned recently that I was really dreading going to work everyday and the Holy Spirit convicted me of my discontentment.    Eccl. 3:9-13 talks about labor.  I have come to the conclusion that my ability to enjoy my work depends to a large extent upon my attitude!  Work becomes toil when I lose the sense of purpose God intended for me to accomplish in my work.  I can enjoy my work if I (1) remember that God has given me work to do and He has equipped me for particular tasks. (Eccl 3:10).  I can't do my job in my own strength.  I must depend on God to give me the strength that I need and the wisdom that I need to do my job.  I have to keep reminding myself that without God, I am NOTHING.  HE is EVERYTHING! (2) I must realize that the fruit of my labor is a gift from him (Eccl 3:13).  I am reminded of the scripture that says that every good and perfect gift cometh from above.  I am nothing, I can accomplish nothing, and I cannot be successful and fulfilled in my labor without HIM.  HE is my employer and I work for Him.  First of all my job is a way to serve God and secondly, my job is a way to serve others!  So....when I start to feel discontent about going to my job - I need to evaluate my attitude!