Something To Think About:

Joe, who makes good grades in school, wants to quit college, and go to work as a carpenter. His college–educated parents tell him, “You’ll never amount to anything without a college degree.” Joe tells them, “I’m eighteen now, and I can do as I like.”

You are a friend of the family. What would you advise?

Three teachers are grumbling to each other in the school lunchroom. Their complaints are that they are not appreciated, and that they are underpaid and overworked. One young man states: “If I had stayed with Dupont instead of teaching chemistry here at school, I would be earning twice what I am now.”

You are listening to this conversation. What would you have to say?

Marie works in a donut shop, to help pay for her college tuition. She hates the work – says everyone treats her like a servant. Her friend Jan does the same part-time job, but she enjoys herself. She likes meeting people and says serving them donuts is adding something good to their lives.

You have been considering working in the same shop. Would you like the work? Why, or why not?

Clancy works for a big textile company, with branches all over the nation. He has been offered a promotion, which would involve moving to California and earning a much larger salary. But he likes his present job and his home, and he is active in community work. His wife does not want to leave her nursing job, and the children are happy at their school.

If you were Clancy, would you move or stay?

Something to Remember:

The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully, and he thought to himself, “What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?” And he said, “I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grains and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.” But God said to him, “Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God. (Luke 12:16-21)

Something To Do:

In order to emphasize the value of your work, and the work of others, in terms of service, try to do one or more of the following this week:

Write a letter to someone expressing your appreciation for his or her services.

Organize a party or get-together, for your office or immediate working companions to take place at Easter.

Within the family, volunteer some extra service this week.

Remember those who serve your needs each day and make an effort to thank them.

Working parents – explain to your children what you do and what special value your work has. If possible, have the children visit you at work some time during the week.

Resolve to do your work, whatever it is, to the best of your ability this week.