Weekly Thoughts | The Right Work Attitude

As Christians, our faith should be the foundation for how we approach our work. We are called to honor God with our work, and that means having the right attitude about it. Our attitude at work should be rooted in our faith and reflect the values of Christianity.

First, we should strive to be humble and respectful. We should recognize that all of us are created in God’s image and that no one is superior to another. We should treat our co-workers with respect and kindness, even when we disagree with them. We should also remember that God has given us all unique gifts and talents, so we should use those gifts to serve others in the workplace.

Second, we should strive to be honest and trustworthy. We should always tell the truth, even when it’s hard or uncomfortable. We should also be willing to admit when we make mistakes and take responsibility for them. Finally, we should always keep our word and do what we say we’re going to do.

Third, we should strive to be diligent and hardworking. We are called to work with excellence as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23). That means putting in extra effort on projects and tasks, even when no one is watching or noticing. It also means doing our best at all times and not taking shortcuts just to get things done quickly.

Fourth, we should strive to be patient and forgiving. We all make mistakes from time to time, so it’s important that we extend grace and forgiveness towards each other in the workplace. We can also show patience by not getting frustrated when things don’t go as planned or when someone makes a mistake. Instead of getting angry or upset, let’s focus on finding solutions instead of pointing fingers at who is responsible for the problem.

Finally, we should strive to have a positive attitude at work. Our faith teaches us that joy comes from serving others (Philippians 2:3-4). So let’s look for opportunities to serve our co-workers and bring joy into the workplace through acts of kindness and service. Let’s also look for ways to encourage each other in our daily tasks so that everyone can feel valued and appreciated for their contributions.

Our faith can have a profound impact on how we approach our work if we allow it to guide us every day. Let’s strive to honor God with our attitudes at work by being humble, honest, hardworking, patient, forgiving, and positive!