Quotes about Work

Work becomes worship when you dedicate it to God and perform it with an awareness of his presence.

Never confuse activity with productivity.

Jesus looked at these men who had been working hard without relief and said, You deserve a break today. Let's get some rest. Let's take some time off. So they got into a boat, rowed to the other side of the lake, and went out to the desert to rest.

all of life matters, all work is holy, all moments sacred, all encounters with others encounters with the divine.

When you say "yes" to your life and your path and your work in the world, you are entering into this mystery of creation, a mystery in which everybody starts with a blank page, and "everybody" includes you. Now, let's pause and take a breath. You've been given this gift of life. You were not given his gift or her gift. You were given your gift.

This is why it's absolutely vital for you to embrace at the outset the idea that you are a divine piece of work, created to do good in the world. The universe is not neutral or, worse, against you. When you set out to find your path, the universe is on your side. That is the faith that keeps you going.

What you do with your life is fundamentally creative work. The kind of life you lead, what you do with your time, how you spend your energies—it's all part of how you create your life.

All work is ultimately creative work because all of us are taking part in the ongoing creation of the world. There's

The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.

The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.

By faithfully working eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.

Only where love and need are one, And the work is play for mortal stakes Is the deed ever truly done For Heaven and the future's sakes