Never confuse your job with your work!

In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to mix up what you do for a living with what you were truly made to do. Your job is what helps you pay the bills, but your work is the thing that gives your life meaning and lights a fire in your soul.

Your job gives you a title and tasks, but your work is the essence of who you are. It’s your passion, your calling, and what makes you come alive. Excelling in your job is important, but don’t lose sight of your true calling. Even within your current job, look for ways to infuse it with your talents and passions—it might not fully reflect your work, but there’s always room to align the two.

Your job is temporary. It’s subject to changes in the economy, industry, or company decisions. But your work? No one can take that away from you. It’s eternal and uniquely yours, tied to your gifts and purpose in life.

Think about it this way: your job is what you were trained to do; your work is what you were born to do. While your job may draw from your education or skills, your work is rooted in your natural talents and passions. It’s your gift to the world, something only you can bring.

Jobs come and go; you might retire from one career and pick up another. But your work is a lifelong assignment. It doesn’t have an end date because it’s tied to your purpose and destiny. It’s your reason for being, the mission that keeps you moving forward no matter where life takes you.

You are employed at your job, but you are deployed in your work. A job might feel like structure or routine, but your work is about making a difference—pouring your energy into something bigger than yourself. It’s about sowing seeds that will grow into something meaningful, even if you can’t predict exactly how or when.

And here’s the thing: every job you’ve ever had prepares you for your work. Every skill you’ve learned, every challenge you’ve faced, every task you’ve completed has been equipping you for something greater. Don’t dismiss those lessons—they’re stepping stones toward fulfilling your life’s calling.

So, don’t let your job define who you are. Instead, let your work guide you toward your purpose and fulfillment. Your work is your life mission, the unique reason you exist. I hope and pray that you find your work, embrace it, and live it out every day.