Biblical Answer

The Search for Fulfillment in a Career

The search for fulfillment in a career can be a lifelong pursuit, often leaving individuals feeling disappointed and unfulfilled. This is not because the career itself is inherently unfulfilling, but rather because we tend to place our hope and satisfaction in it. As the passage suggests, "unless you learn to open the door of your life completely and let God in from your first waking moment of each new day you will be working on the wrong level throughout the day." In other words, we must prioritize our relationship with God above all else, including our careers.

When we prioritize our career above our relationship with God, we are setting ourselves up for disappointment. As the passage notes, "the excess of will to sin is the same thing as defect of will to good." In other words, our desire for success and fulfillment in our careers can lead to a lack of will to do good and to serve others. This is not to say that pursuing a career is inherently bad, but rather that we must do so in a way that is integrated into our relationship with God. When we prioritize our relationship with God, we are free to pursue our careers in a way that is fulfilling and meaningful.

So, what if you never find a new career? The passage suggests that this is not the end of the world. In fact, it can be an opportunity to re-evaluate our priorities and to focus on our relationship with God. As the passage notes, "if you will swing the door of your life fully open and pray at something before you learned it, sports, hobbies, vocations, even relationships - they all follow the same pattern." In other words, we must be patient and trust that God is working in our lives, even when things don't go as planned. By prioritizing our relationship with God, we can find fulfillment and meaning in our careers, regardless of whether we find a new career or not.