Friday’s Reflection
WHEN YOU RECOGNIZE the truth of God with you in your workplace, you can become an empowering manager.
- Patricia Wilson
The Mindful Manager: The God Factor at Work
From p. 184 of The Mindful Manager: The God Factor at Work. Copyright © 2009 Patricia Wilson. Used with Permission. All Rights Reserved. http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.
Today’s Question
How is God present with you at work? Share your reflections.
Today’s Scripture Reading
When [the prodigal son] was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him.
- Luke 15:20, The Message
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God is present with me at work helping me to keep a calm demeanor. It used to be that when I would get frustrated – I could quickly turn sarcastic. That is an unsatisfactory response – and nothing good comes out of it. I thank You Father for bringing me out of that – keep me mindful. Because that is a fall back thing that I could easily slip into. The Holy Spirit prods me to take a moment longer with a person to make sure that they understand, and have what they need to carry on. More perceptive, more eye contact…a gentler touch.
As a retired older person now, I reflect on the presence and guidance God provides. The patience, strength,and the right knowledge I need to carry out all that is to be done in a home and still be peaceful, comes to me from knowing the fact that God is with me.
God in my workplace (my business) keeps prices considerate/fair, allows payment plans, maintains patience for staff and trust that right clients will come along. We all pray for the businesses success.
God helps me act compassionately.
I need help in controlling my tongue.
God brings peace to some situations in ways I can’t imagine at the time of need.
I need help in controlling my tongue.
God gives be staying power and tells me it will be alright!!!!
We should work as if, “we are working onto the Lord”. God is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. Without God there is nothing. We are always then walking on hallowed ground. “We place our concerns on Him”. In practing “God presence” there is no reason to fret, giving thanks in all things because His Will wether direct or permissive takes precedence.
God taught me to be a good manager. Being in that position is hard. You need to be boss but you also need to be a friend and confidant. Having God on my side helped me to balance that job and I can now say,”job well done.”
Blessings
God is present with me at work through the Holy Spirit who guides me in the right directions through the day. Jesus gives me the strength to finish my tasks when I am getting tired, physically and mentally. God the Father is present with me as my decisions on matters and situations in the work place are influenced by The Ten Commandments.
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