Let God Handle It: Employment

Friday, September 15, 2017

What obstacles do you face in the workplace?

- long hours

- difficult physical environment

- back stabbing

- micro-management

- under appreciated 

- long commute

- under paid

I guess the list could be endless. 

So how do you let God "handle it" at your job?

(1) First of all, who are you working for?

Now I know your paycheck has some company's name on it and you may have somebody you call boss. But that's not what I mean.  Here is Colossians 3:22-25 from The Message. 

Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re serving is Christ. The sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held responsible. Being a follower of Jesus doesn’t cover up bad work.

Since you're working for the Lord, you'd better work hard and do your best every day. And talk to Him about the icky stuff. I'm pretty sure He can handle them. 

(2) While God is handling the undesirable things about work, focus on all the blessings you have because of it. 

- Maybe it's the fact that you have a job. 

- Do you have good friends at work?

- Is there someone there you can pray for?

- Do you like what you do?

- Do you feel a sense of accomplishment?

- Are you amazed that you get paid for what you do?

Attitude and focus are pretty important. Sure, you can dwell on the icky but there's no point in it. So instead think about the good stuff. 

(3) Give God the credit for the wonderful aspects of your work. Listen to His guidance if you're supposed to go somewhere else. Be patient. Praise Him for His provisions in your life. 

Lord, we know that no job is perfect because people are so flawed. Help us to relinquish the icky stuff at work to you and to focus on the good things. Most of all give us the determination to work as if for you -- wholeheartedly, passionately, and joyfully.