Thank God it’s Friday? 

“Get me out of this place!” Twenty years ago, this was my slogan. Whether I was working construction, stocking shelves at the grocery store, or twisting wires at my electrical job. I started my day thinking about what I would do when I got out of work, rather than what I would do at work. Three statements usually crossed my lips on any given day, they were, “What time is it?, I can’t wait till Friday!,  and Another day… another dollar.” 

Needless to say, I wasn’t much of a company man. I remember whining about my paycheck and the overtime I “had” to work. Boy was I a piece of work! Instead of appreciating the fact that I had a job, I would gripe about the job I had. I was a clock punching, long break taking, paycheck grumbling, I’m doing them a favor, something for nothing kind of guy.  

It was no wonder I didn’t get bonuses and raises like the “boss’ boys” I worked with. You now the type, they get to work early and leave late. They smile a lot and act thankful. They talk about the boss like he or she is a real human being. They volunteer for overtime when the company is in a pinch. They work holidays and don’t call in sick. The only time they watch the clock is to make sure they don’t over extend their lunch break. They work as though someone has done them a favor by giving them a job.

Looking back on my past employment, I pity my bosses. I thank God that I’m not the person I used to be. The Bible makes it clear that we are to do everything as though we were doing it for the Lord Himself. Excellence is one of the most basic characteristics of any follower of Jesus. We should work harder than anyone else and do it joyfully. For the Christian, our boss is God, we work for His kingdom, and our delight is to gladly represent Him wherever He has placed us.  

The next time you get to work early and someone scoffs at you, just tell them you are one of the Boss’ boys (or girls) and that you can’t think of anyplace else you would rather be, than in this place working for Him.

Too bad Friday came around so soon!

 Tom Zurowski