"Sometimes the Lord chooses to bring us closer to Himself by blessing us,providing gifts, & answering prayers. Other times He chooses to bring us closer to Himself by taking away things in our life-to shift our focus back on Him and off of the things of the world that we place our contentment and pride in. But either way, He's bringing us closer to the Father."
"The workplace is a common area of life where we find it easy to live out our own agendas. For some reason, we seem to think that once we sit down at our desk, report for duty or clock in, we enter a "No God Allowed" zone. How sad -- when He stands ready and waiting to not only equip and empower us to be the best employee we can be, but desires to pour out His blessings upon our work.
An even greater opportunity and blessing comes when God uses us in the workplace to share Him and His message of love and restoration with those who are seeking Him. God strategically places us on a chosen mission field called "job". A fellow employee needs to see a godly response to unfair criticism. A boss needs to witness the quiet, gracious spirit of submission -- even in the face of a difficult job change. A fully devoted follower may be the only person who reaches out and ministers to someone in need. Make no mistake, friend. Everyone on the job is watching to see if we are "the real deal". It may be the most important "sermon" they ever hear.
I challenge you to do your work "unto Him" and see what He does in and through a life committed to making Him Lord of all!"
2 comments:
Great challenge, Meghan! I work in a wonderful Christian school in Holden, Massachusetts. For me, outside of work is where I feel the struggle to be "the real deal." Keep living for Him, count your blessings often, and keep blogging the truth! You go girl! Happy Belated Birthday!
PS The verse in your banner is our school verse and song! Show me your ways O, Lord...wish you could hear it! It's a very catchy tune! :)
Blessings!
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