God And Your Job

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord.
James 4:10

What does God value in our job performance?
(1) He values humility and servanthood, not pride and a sense of entitlement. "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up." If we are secure in our identity as God's child, we can relax and know that, like the loving parent He is, our Heavenly Father will recognise and reward us fairly and generously. Knowing this frees us from having to be recognised by others. Indeed, if being appreciated is your sole reason for working, God will have people overlook you until you get the order of work straight in your mind. You can be appreciated at home, by your friends and your family, but work is just what it sounds like: work!
(2) He values courage and risk-taking. Consider the faith it took for David to leave his home, the humble shepherd's straw mattress on the hillsides, and travel to King Saul's palace. He must have felt just a little out of place, knowing he was underdressed and uninformed about the culture of the royal court. Like a boy from the slums suddenly finding himself in Buckingham Palace, David was instantly out of his comfort zone. Then later, after it's clear that his new boss is afflicted by an evil spirit and intends to kill him, David coolly maintains his mission because he knows God wants him there. "He will lift you up." One day David would have his boss's position, palace and perks, but he had to leave the 'how' and the 'when' up to God and serve faithfully.
The same goes for you.