It’s a monthly data point that the nation’s economy now hinges upon. When the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases their monthly employment figures the news cycle goes into motion, Wall Street reacts and our government comes forward with spins on both side of the figures. What we do know is that there are many millions of people who are without work and who are not seeing prospects of returning any time soon. If we are one of the fortunate ones to have a stable and relatively secure job, then we should count that blessing right now and offer thanks for the job we have. As bad as it may seem or as unfulfilled or dead-end-like, I can tell you that there are many deep who would give up much to have your job right now. So, this brings me to an area where we are still vastly underemployed and needy of new workers at all time. It is the area that Purposed worKING is all about, the area of being a worker who brings glory to God in all that we do as our purpose. If at any time in our working lives when those around us in in the office, at home, or on the unemployment line, need to see bright, shining, positive, and hopeful role models of the values, behaviors, actions and caring that was Jesus, it is now! Jesus said it when he walked the earth and it stands true today; “The harvest is so great, but the workers are so few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest, ask him to send out more workers for his fields.” We are few and we must bring on more. Today, the “Help Wanted” sign is out there for you to work even more for the glory of God in what you do. Let this be a day of full and flowing over employment for you!

Reference: Matthew 9:37-38 (New Living Testament)