“The indolent have no game to roast, and the most precious asset is an industrious man.” (Proverbs 12:27). In fact, although we often complain about employment, we must remember that having a place where we can learn, develop and share our skills it is quite a blessing! It is not in vain that Jesus tells us the parable of the talents in the gospel of matthewto make us understand that as human beings, each of us has been given an ability or abilities that God expects us to let’s put into practice. It is true that sometimes we can feel tired or discouragedbut God gives us his word to refresh our lives and give us new strength.
knows the importance of work and the challenges that are linked to our employment, which is why we want to present you 7 tickets and verses of the scriptures that will allow us to find the necessary energy to work.
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7 words from the Bible to encourage us to work
Work is like insurance in hard times
“ She (the ant), who has no boss or foreman or owner, provides herself with food in summer and gathers her food during the harvest. How long will you be lying down, lazy, when will you get up from your sleep? “Sleep a little, doze a little, rest a little with your arms crossed”: thus poverty will come to you like a robber and misery like an armed man.” (Proverbs 6:8-11)
Work is a participation in the common effort
“On that occasion we imposed this rule on them: whoever does not want to work, should not eat.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
We can work to help those in need
“He who stole, stop stealing and start working honestly with his hands, to be able to help those who are in need.” (Ephesians 4:28)
If we work, we can enjoy its fruits
“Furthermore, if God has given a man riches and possessions, and allows him to enjoy them, take his share, and rejoice in his work, that is a where God is!” (Ecclesiastes 5:19)
We can serve the Lord through work
“Not with a feigned obedience that tries to please men, but as servants of Christ, wholeheartedly fulfilling the will of God. Serve your masters willingly, as if it were the Lord and not men, bearing in mind that the Lord will reward each one for the good he has done, whether he is a slave or a free man.” (Ephesians 6:6-8)
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We can entrust our work to the Lord
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your projects will be carried out.” (Proverb 16:3)
It is not just about working: we must know how to rest at the right time
“For six days you will work and do all your chores; but the seventh is a day of rest in honor of the Lord your God. Neither you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male or female slave, nor your animals, nor the foreigner residing in your cities, will do any work on it.” (Exodus 20:9-10)
Trust your work to God with
In , you will be able to find various prayer communities to entrust your work, your job search, your professional difficulties, and other labor matters to the Lord, through Saint Joseph, patron saint of workers. We invite you to:
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