This snare is easy to fall into, because we live in a world that places value on a dollar amount. The highest paid secure the best benefits. The best accolades. The widest range of respect and more than an honorable mention. So, we chase the American Dream—nearly killing ourselves in the process—because the world has taught us the more "money" the more "value."
Now, I would be lying if I said I could care less about making more money at the workplace. Who wouldn't want a truckload of Benjamins? I'd even settle for a vanload. I think we all would like to live comfortably. And I believe most of us in the working class would be satisfied with enough to offset the rising cost of living. Maybe take a trip here and there. Upgrade the wardrobe. Keep the refrigerator filled. The gas tank filled. Have enough to be able to help another in need. When we work as hard as oxen plowing a field, yet struggle to meet basic needs, we may begin to think the organization doesn't care much about our value. The organization dumps more work, more rules and restrictions, but it holds back the money. Seems the organization is getting over. It's taking advantage of the lowly staff worker. It won't pay us what we are worth. It ignores our value.
Let me encourage you. Your value goes beyond a piece of paper. I felt the Hush in the Midst of Hardship when I realized the organization can't pay us what we are worth. We are worth more than money can buy. According to the Scriptures, every human being—staff worker, middle management and up—is created in the image of God (cf. Genesis 1:26). And every individual is unique. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds and the like cannot replace the precious life of people. We cannot possibly place a dollar amount on how much we are worth to God. Money comes and goes. In fact, it is spent before we even receive the check. No matter how much money the company pays or doesn't pay, it can never replace the worth of a human life.
So, when you feel your blood boil because the company is browbeating you and will not pay you what you are worth, remember this: They can't pay you what we are worth. You're priceless.
The Hush in the Midst of Hardship. Be at peace.
Blessings.
Great insight and so true; we measure ourselves on variables that in reality just aren't that important. Some things in life are very important to have but not to the point where if we don't have them, we consider ourselves less worthy. For me, having Faith in God, inner peace, love of family and friends, and compassion for others takes precedence over everything else.
ReplyDeleteSo true, my friend. With God and the people He has allowed to be a part of our lives, we need not measure our worth by any material. Thanks for your insight.
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