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Key Bible Verse: Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people (Ephesians 6:7). Bonus Reading: Colossians 3:22–4:1

During a frustrating Monday morning commute into Washington, D.C., with construction, I observed a traffic flagman actually dancing as he performed his job. Oblivious to the July sun, cacophonous car horns, and angry gestures from impatient commuters, the man swung his orange flags in wide graceful arcs and called out friendly greetings to passing motorists. Astounded by the joy this man exhibited in what most would consider a dead-end job, I rolled down my window and asked him how he could be so enthusiastic amid such heat and hostility.

"I'm happy because I'm not working for the man," he shouted back. "I'm a flagman for Jesus."

How many believers share his profound understanding of work? Though we may earn more under better conditions, what are our inner attitudes? Do we work because we must? (One Christian coworker used to groan, "It's all part of the curse.") When I find myself frustrated with work, I think of the flagman, so confident that he's working for The Man.

—Jamie Winship in Discipleship Journal

Adapted from Discipleship Journal (1-2/00) by permission.

Prayer for the Week

Lord, I want to honor You on more than my weekends. Help me to naturally reveal Your presence at work.

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