Why Americans Go to Work

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Chances are, when you read or pray Jesus’ words from the Gospels, you’re not thinking about how God’s will for humanity plays out in your day job. Maybe you’ve never even thought about your job’s significance beyond your paycheck. There’s a lot of pain in the world — and if you’re not a pastor or front line worker, it’s easy to miss the broader picture of how your work improves people’s lives, or at least alleviates their suffering. But your work — yes, even your job — has more significant impact than you think. Even if you’re not lauded on the cover of a magazine, you’re an essential worker. Not convinced about how your work fits into God’s mission in the world? Here’s how 11 different people who wrestle with the same thing find meaning in…