Creative Connection #0002 - Work Can Be Enjoyable

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device,

nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10

‘Work’, the dreaded four letter word that makes even the toughest of individuals tremble in fear. I get it, work can be a pain. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. just to beat the traffic and make it to your job by 8:00 a.m. every single weekday can be a chore and that’s putting it mildly. It’s no wonder that most young people of this generation are opting to become online streamers and YouTubers just to avoid the daily grind that their parents have been forced to put up with since they were in their twenties (not that there is anything wrong with that, of course). Work can be arduous and difficult at times, it’s true. However, what does the Bible have to say about this issue?

The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” We are to work willfully at whatever we set out to do, however, it’s imperative that we understand that the decision is still up to us to determine what we choose to do. Let me explain. You may be currently working in a dead end job. There are no opportunities for promotion nor a pay increase. You may think that’s the best you can do but God says otherwise. The Bible says in Matthew 7:7-11, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

Now, I understand that not everyone can easily leave a job and work elsewhere. We may have certain responsibilities that may restrict us. Bills to pay, children to feed but that should not prevent you from pursuing your dreams. There are many opportunities online, both paid and free, that allow us to upgrade our skillsets. Also, there is nothing restricting you from being your own boss and working for yourself as a freelancer or an entrepreneur. Mix your faith with action (work) and you can still achieve your dreams, no matter your age. This newsletter and space is meant to help and empower creatives but this information is applicable to everyone. I’ve attached a few links below that lead to a few online resources that can assist you with your personal passions and pursuits.

Until next time!

Crown Creative

Resources:

Online Courses (General)

https://www.coursera.org

https://www.skillshare.com

Coding Courses

http://www.codecademy.com

https://teamtreehouse.com

Creative Courses

http://domestika.org

https://www.skillshare.com