Working In Joy

[Ann]

When I was a boy we had a wood stove that heated the house in the Winter. Keeping that stove full was no small task. My Dad, two brothers, and I would spend days cutting up trees on our land to fill the woodshed. It was hard work splitting up the logs, tossing them into the back of the pickup truck, and stacking them into cords.
We never complained however. We spent the time laughing, joking, and teasing each other. We knew that hard work was a part of life and was best done in joy. We knew too that this hard work would keep us warm during the long, cold Winter to come.

Putting food on our tables and heat in our homes is only a small part of our real work in this world, though. Our greatest work here is the hearts we touch, the good we do, and the love we share.
Our hands may be able to lift a log into a truck, but our smiles can lift another’s heart in joy.
Our arms may be able to carry a load of wood, but our kindness can help someone carrying a heavy load in their life.
Our skills and talents may be able to make us some money, but our love, goodness, and oneness with God can help to make this world a better place forever.

Leo Buscaglia said, "To work in love is to work in joy, to live in love is to live in joy." Don’t be afraid of a little hard work then. Do all of your work in love and in joy. Work at giving, work at loving, and work at living happily ever after, day by day and choice by choice.
God put us here to grow, to learn, to work, and to love. God put us here to find joy in our efforts and to share love in our lives.
Do all of your work with a smile on your face, with love in your heart, with joy in your mind, and with light in your soul.
If you do so your work will become play, your life will become joy, and God will always work through you.
~ Joseph J. Mazzella ~

 

[Property Of God]

That's a very warm joyful post
God bless you my amazing sister Ann

 

[rizen1]

"To work in love is to work in joy, to live in love is to live in joy."

I love this.
great post.

 

[Mike Scott]

Thanks Ann

I am a caretaker of 250 acres of land and buildings and best part is I also get to be a caregiver to a staff of sometimes up to 120.
I have also learned to bring joy into what would usually be considered an overwhelming task.

I have to focus on one situation at a time. Care for the staff that are being challenged by taking them aside and listening to them. Sometimes not needing to say much cause we all need listeners.

I love my service here. I had many farm times as well with the chores in my growing up.
They are still very precious in my mind as well.

Reading your post brought back many childhood memories which I rellish.
Thank you for triggering them. I needed that today!!!!!!!!!! Hello from British Columbia,
Canada.
Mike
aka grizzly for Christ The Joy of the Lord is My Strengh!!!! I pray that it is yours as well