A Norvell Note: Returning to Work After Vacation

June 14, 2026 – Vol. 30 No. 22

Coming back to work after a restful vacation can feel daunting. The transition from quiet mornings and leisurely days to meetings, emails, and deadlines may stir up stress or even reluctance. Yet, as followers of Christ, we are reminded that our work is not separate from our faith. Colossians 3:23 encourages us: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Vacation is a gift—an opportunity to rest, reflect, and reconnect with God and loved ones. But the return to work is also a gift, a chance to live out our calling in the everyday. Just as Jesus often withdrew to quiet places to pray and then returned to minister (Luke 5:16), our own rhythms of rest and work are meant to glorify God.

As you step back into the office or log in from home, carry the peace you found on your vacation. Let it shape your attitude toward your responsibilities and interactions. See each task, whether big or small, as an offering of service to the Lord. Approach coworkers with patience and kindness, reflecting the refreshment your soul has received.

Pray for a heart that embraces the work set before you, trusting that God can use even routine tasks for His purposes. Remember, your labor is not in vain when done in His name (1 Corinthians 15:58). I pray I can return to work with gratitude, renewed energy, and a perspective that keeps Christ at the center.

I love you.

Tom

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