Working Multiple Jobs

God created human beings for work, emphasizing its importance throughout the Bible for personal growth and God's glory.Adam and Eve were given the responsibility of caring for the Garden of Eden, showcasing that work was a gift to maintain their relationship with God.Despite the challenges brought about by sin, the desire for meaningful work persists within people.Many individuals are working multiple jobs, influenced by financial constraints, with more than 7.7 million workers in such situations as of 2022.Keeping multiple jobs organized is crucial, requiring task, schedule, and contact management, whether using online apps or traditional planners.Effective communication is essential when managing multiple jobs, including regular check-ins with employers, team members, and clearly defined expectations and deadlines.Time management is crucial, with boundaries and breaks necessary to prevent burnout.Maintaining one's spiritual well-being is essential even in busy times, as overemphasis on work can lead to it becoming an idol. Here are a few clues that your work might be an idol, whether you have one job or many:Your self-worth rises or falls based on meeting your income goals.You give up rest, family time, and church in order to put in extra work hours.You can’t take your mind off of work tasks, e-mails, calls, and issues.You are stressed out, discouraged and exhausted by working.You believe that financial security is the main reason for work.You are obsessed with productivity, success, income, and promotion.You believe your paycheck is your provider.And finally, a very telling indication…You make money, but you don’t like to give money. If work is becoming an idol for you, rest and turn to Jesus instead. Satisfying work isn’t about you– it’s about Who.  When you focus on Christ and follow biblical principles, your attitude towards work will change as well.  You’ll begin to see the opportunities God’s giving you to reach others.  You’ll understand that difficult circumstances are sometimes God’s way of helping you “grow up” as a Christian. You’ll recognize that God is your provider, and you can trust Him to lead you and take care of you. On today’s program, Rob also answers listener questions: How do we put our parents' house in my name before any major events and tax implications? Should I change the allocation of my 401(k) investments at 61 years old?Is it a good idea to pay off our home mortgage using a CD and savings when we already have a substantial emergency fund and no other debts? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.comwhere you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach.