Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

2 Corinthians 5:8–9 (ESV)

There is nothing wrong about being ambitious for God and His Kingdom.

The Apostle Paul makes it his ambition to please God regardless of his life’s circumstances. When pleasing God becomes our motivation and passion, we can make an impact for God in the workplace.

Our ambition must be focused on the Lord Jesus Christ and not for personal gain. Don't think of your job as just a way to pay your bills or make money. As believers in Jesus, we are not looking for power or wealth, but for God's kingdom to reign on earth as it is in heaven. So, instead of building a business empire on sand, we make the reality of Kingdom a priority in our personal and professional life. No matter how much power, wealth or position we possess, we must see it as stewardship, not entitlement.

While Jesus tells us that we cannot serve God and money at the same time, we must make sure that our ambition is for the benefit of others and not for our own gain. What is being ambitious for others? It means learning new things, gaining more experience, and growing your network. Most of the time we do these things just for our advancement, but now we do them so that others can learn from our experiences and become better at their own work.

There is no conflict between godly contentment and holy ambition.

Being content does not mean lacking ambition. Contentment is the God-given ability to have a life outside your workplace. Work hard if you must, but rest well in God’s loving embrace and provision. Your identity is not defined by what you do, but who you are in Christ. It is this spiritual reality which fuels our ambition and makes us great at what we do.