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"It is sweet falling asleep knowing we have redeemed the time."

When was the last time you had a good and satisfying night's rest? Perhaps we are more bogged down by the daily worries, struggles and issues we have to solved at work or in school that we rather not sleep but complete the tasks at hand. Or we go to bed, heavy laden and wake up the next day with a downcast soul, knowing that the work that's piled up ahead of us is going to throw us off our feet. I belong more to the second category. I find that sleep is the best form to relief stress. But the truth is that sleeping doesn't take the problem away. When I wake up the next morning, the issues and struggles are still there. So what can I do? Unless I am thinking of hiding in the mountains and staying away from people, the struggles and issues will always be present. As I read the blog post from http://www.cbmw.org/Blog/Posts/Roles-Part-I, it reminded me that the difference lies in my perspective. Leland Ryken in his book "Redeeming The Time" writes:

"Most Christians believe they can be a Christian at work. To do so involves being a diligent worker, being honest in one's dealings with an employer, and witnessing to fellow workers. But this still leaves the work itself untouched by one's Christian faith. The original Protestants were right in going beyond this and claiming that the work itself is a spiritual issue and a means of glorifying God. We can be Christian not only in our work but through our work if we view our work as an obedient response to God's calling" (p. 148).

If I can learn to see my work as an act of glorifying God rather than just a task to complete and that my faith is to be exhibited not only in my character but also in my physical work, that should really spur me to give my best to Him in everything. 1 Cor 10:31 sums it up simply, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

When we are living life the way God would have us live, life is so So SO much fun. :)