From the College Chaplain

Rev. Paul Yarrow - Chaplain

Anthony Klotz, an associate professor at Texas A&M University, coined the term The Great Resignation in late 2020 in response to millions of workers in the US re-evaluating work-life balance in light of the pandemic and quitting their jobs. The question has been asked, will this happen here too?

 

During the last two years, with lockdowns and many employees working from home, or at least adjusting to a different working pattern, many people have reassessed their career and lifestyle options. There is little doubt that one of the outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic is that people are evaluating their priorities and considering what kind of life they want to live. A recent article in Business Australia stated that the most important considerations for employees are flexibility, work-life balance, mental health and wellbeing and earning capacity. These are elements that relate to having a life of purpose and significance. It is an adjustment of priorities for some as they have had time to slow down and reflect.

 

Jesus taught people not to worry about trivial things in life but to put their energy into striving to be the kind of people who made a difference in the world. He inspired those around him to seek the things of God - justice, equality, hope, peace and love to name just a few.

 

In times of uncertainty and chaos, Jesus offers a vision of a world where there is purpose, hope and peace. We often get caught up in the turmoil of life, begin to worry about things and lose sight of what it is we are working for in our day to day living. 

Jesus offers a reminder to strive first for the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33).

 

We see evidence of the presence of the Kingdom of God whenever people stand on the promise of God that there is more to this world—more to this life than simply what we can see. When we grasp this and search for God's way for our lives, things have a way of falling into place.