Do you agree with Theodore Roosevelt's quote, "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."

Once I read a report of a worker who volunteered at a nonprofit organization who lamented over the fact that his day job was mundane. The nonprofit organization's leader pointed out that the worker's gains from his day job allowed him to make considerable contributions to the nonprofit organization and also allowed him free time to spend volunteering.

Is the work you are doing "worth doing" -- in a direct way or perhaps in a round-about way?

Rick Warren's Daily Devotional for today (August 22) is about Service [coming to the archives soon if not yet posted]. He points out that some ways of serving "are visible and some are behind the scenes, but all are valuable. Small or hidden ministries often make the biggest difference. In my home, the most important light is not the large chandelier in our dining room but the little night light that keeps me from stubbing my toe when I get up at night. There is no correlation between size and significance."

The same could be said about work. All jobs are significant, and need to be done. It seems like one's attitude toward one's work is significant though. Knowing your job is important goes a long way toward making it worth doing.

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