Genesis 39
This morning I am struck by verses 2-6:
The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the LORD blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the LORD was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. So he left in Joseph's care everything he had; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate.
...and again with verses 20-23 while Joseph is in prison for allegedly (but falsely accused of) sleeping with his master Potiphar's wife.
But while Joseph was there in the prison, the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there. The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.
Over the past several months I have been struggling with interest in my job and I know I am not glorifying God with my work. There are those whose work life is much more difficult and stressful, including those who cannot find work enough to sustain their family. I really need to go to God with this, to ask Him for my forgiveness and to work hard to glorify Him.
My Prayer: Lord, please forgive me for my selfishness. You have provided me with a job - and I have not only not proven grateful for this, I have not glorified you with my work. Please forgive me. Help me focus on working for you and your glory. Rid me of my bad attitude. I want to love you with all of my heart and have this show in my work.
