Work is gift and expectation. The tilling of the soil and the possibilities within the dirt.
Work is a complicated playmate. He may be an up for a lazy fall afternoon of playing catch in the backyard. Or casting a fishing rod into peaceful morning waters in view of the Eastern sun. But work may also insist on sifting through legal documents after the death of a companion. Or shoveling the debris of a village devastated by natural disaster.
Work pokes the spectrum of emotion. He conjures up resentment and dread. Along with fulfillment and gratitude. Work sparks the dreamer seeking fulfillment. And the provider stimulated by accountability. Work may inspire and jumpstart. Or throw jabs and tear down. Work is resilient.
The same expression of work may feel like play to one and captivity to another. A reason to wake up in the morning. Versus the monotonous chirp of the alarm. As such, work is suited differently from pilgrim to pilgrim.
Work relies on collaborative helpmates to foster his attraction in the fields. A cohort of laborers increases work's odds of lasting and meaningful impact. When work weaves in these ways, the beauty of human capacity emerges from the soil. Showing off the fruitful integration of Creator and pilgrim.
Work does not work well alone. He must be supported by leisure and rest and retreat. Pillars that are also crucial to a steadfast and faithful journey. Work relies on these comrades to maneuver seasons of life. As he invites us to connect with the very steps of our Creator. Amen.
Work is a complicated playmate. He may be an up for a lazy fall afternoon of playing catch in the backyard. Or casting a fishing rod into peaceful morning waters in view of the Eastern sun. But work may also insist on sifting through legal documents after the death of a companion. Or shoveling the debris of a village devastated by natural disaster.
Work pokes the spectrum of emotion. He conjures up resentment and dread. Along with fulfillment and gratitude. Work sparks the dreamer seeking fulfillment. And the provider stimulated by accountability. Work may inspire and jumpstart. Or throw jabs and tear down. Work is resilient.
The same expression of work may feel like play to one and captivity to another. A reason to wake up in the morning. Versus the monotonous chirp of the alarm. As such, work is suited differently from pilgrim to pilgrim.
Work relies on collaborative helpmates to foster his attraction in the fields. A cohort of laborers increases work's odds of lasting and meaningful impact. When work weaves in these ways, the beauty of human capacity emerges from the soil. Showing off the fruitful integration of Creator and pilgrim.
Work does not work well alone. He must be supported by leisure and rest and retreat. Pillars that are also crucial to a steadfast and faithful journey. Work relies on these comrades to maneuver seasons of life. As he invites us to connect with the very steps of our Creator. Amen.