Working for The Lord

One of my last views of Spain. I miss it so much.

A few weeks ago I flew out of Pittsburgh to visit some friends and look for work. While going through the security checkpoint, a TSA worker initialed my boarding pass and greeted me with "God is good -- all the time!" and grinned. We chatted a while about ministry and God's goodness. I was wearing the t-shirt for my church's campus ministry and he quipped, "nothing like working for the Lord!" 
I didn't have time to explain to him that I hadn't been working for the Lord because I was too busy trying to find a real job.
I need reality checks like that TSA worker. When I tell a friend how God is working in my life, I'm working for the Lord. But it's not for my credit. I don't get a fancy benefits package or a big salary. It's for His glory. And he deserves my work for Him. He alone is sovereign.

Although I don't snag a six-figure paycheck, I do earn benefits. He provides for me, even if it's not the job I envision. And He sends His peace -- and assurance that when it's quitting time for me on earth, I can go to eternal rest.
I doubt many CEOs' retirement plans include eternal comfort and restoration.
So in whatever career path you find yourself, working for the Lord's the best gig! Keep working!