Eugene Peterson’s brilliant quote: “The foundational truth is that work is good. If God does it, it must be all right. Work has dignity: there can be nothing degrading about work if God works. Work has purpose: there can be nothing futile about work if God works.”
Peterson begins by grounding his argument in the belief that God is the creator of all things, including work. If God created work, then it must be good. Work is not a punishment or a curse; it is a gift from God.
Peterson makes the point that work has dignity. He argues that there is nothing degrading about work, even if the work is menial or difficult. All work is honorable, because it is a way of participating in God’s creation.
Finally, Peterson says that work has purpose. He argues that there is nothing futile about work, because it is a way to serve God and others. Even if the work is not glamorous or exciting, it is still meaningful because it is a way to contribute to the world in a positive way.
Peterson challenges all of us to see our work in a new light. We should not view work as a burden or a chore; we should view it as an opportunity to glorify God and serve others. When we work with a sense of purpose and dignity, we can find even the most difficult tasks to be meaningful and fulfilling.
When we approach our work in this way, we can experience the joy and satisfaction that comes from knowing that we are using our gifts and talents to make a difference in the world.
Faith for Flourishing 
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