Choosing a Career: Sacred or Secular?

[Moses joel Adetokunbo]

Each of us is uniquely created by God, with specific talents, skills, and passions. Our career serves the purpose of meeting our earthly needs, such as providing for ourselves and our families. While some individuals find their ministry aligned with their profession, this may not always be the case.

As Paul reminds us in Colossians 3:23-24, wherever we find ourselves, God can use us. The passage encourages us to approach our work wholeheartedly as if serving the Lord Himself rather than mere human masters. In doing so, we are promised an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.

Consider this: you might be the only representation of Christ that someone encounters in their lifetime. Your ministry could manifest through living out your faith authentically within your family, community, or workplace. Without plumbers fixing pipes or teachers educating minds or store clerks offering assistance with kindness and grace - all embodying Christ's love - certain individuals may never experience His presence.

While some people are called to serve directly as ministers, preachers, youth pastors or missionaries due to their unique gifts and inclinations; others have been gifted differently by God. These individuals possess other talents that enable them to reflect Christ's character for those who may never step foot inside a church.

Remember that every career choice has the potential to be sacred when approached with dedication and integrity.

[Ayotunde Esther]

Every career is sacred if the goal is to please God