An old man was walking along the road when he noticed a group of people working on the roadside to construct a building. Intrigued, the old man approached the first worker he encountered and asked, "What are you doing?"
The worker, looking tired, replied, "I am making a living."
Continuing his inspection of the construction site, the old man approached another worker and posed the same question, "What are you doing?"
The worker, slightly irritated, responded, "Can't you see? I am working with the stones."
As the old man circled the upcoming building, he came across a young worker who appeared happy and enthusiastic in his tasks. The old man asked him the same question, "What are you doing?"
With a joyful and radiant expression, the young worker replied, "We are building a magnificent Church. It will be completed within a few months. You should come and visit us then. The Church building will be beautiful, and you will find many people worshiping God here. There is still a lot of work to be done."
The young man invited the old man to revisit the site after a few months and worship God together.
From this old story, we can observe the different attitudes of people working on the same project. Those with the right attitude find happiness in their work, while those lacking the right attitude struggle to find fulfillment in their lives. Although they are all working on the same project, their attitudes vary.
Some view their work as a means to earn a living, to provide food for themselves and their families. Others focus solely on the tasks they are performing, like the second worker who mentioned working with stones.
The third worker's focus lies in the outcome—an extraordinary Church. He understands his purpose and envisions the end result. At times, we may find it challenging to progress in our own lives, feeling tired and weary of our daily work.
