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We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable. 2 Corinthians 8:21   Living with integrity at work is not always straightforward, particularly when we find ourselves in situations that challenge our values or make us question what the right thing to do might be. There may be times when we feel pressured to meet expectations that do not sit comfortably with our beliefs, or...
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58   Not every working day is exciting or particularly memorable. Much of our time is spent doing familiar tasks, answering emails, attending meetings, completing paperwork or dealing with the small responsibilities that keep things running. We might look...
There are few things more frustrating than working towards something, only to find that life takes you in a completely different direction. Perhaps you have been applying for jobs without success or found yourself in a role that looks nothing like the career you imagined. When your plans do not work out, it can leave you questioning your abilities, your decisions and even what God is doing in your life. It is natural to feel disappointed...
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1   Have you ever noticed how quickly things can change if a work project hits a hurdle? When a deadline suddenly shifts or a client raises an unexpected concern, stress can spread quick. Your team members might even begin to react out of frustration or worry. In those high-stakes moments, emotional energy is contagious. Yet just as frustration or...
Losing your job can be one of life’s most unsettling experiences. Work provides more than an income. It gives us identity, purpose, routine and a sense of belonging. When it disappears, we can find ourselves asking difficult questions: What do I do now? Where do I go from here? And, as Christians, where is God in all this? I believe that God is in transition. When one door closes, God can open another. We may not immediately see what...
People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. Proverbs 10:9   Have you ever considered what happens to your character when the office doors close, the laptop screen dims or your manager steps out of the room? Much of modern working life takes place when no one is watching. We manage our own time, handle sensitive information in private and make hundreds of small choices throughout the day...
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13   Speaking in front of people can be one of the most challenging things we are asked to do. Whether it is presenting a presentation, leading a meeting, sharing an opinion in a group, or speaking to an audience, these situations can bring feelings of nervousness, self-doubt and fear. For some people, speaking in front of others comes naturally, but for...
The Lord has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers. Exodus 35:35   Have you ever stopped to think about how the person God has made you to be can make a difference in your workplace? When we think about serving God, it can be easy to focus on what happens within the walls of a church: volunteering,...
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5   Taking on more responsibility at work can be both exciting and overwhelming. Perhaps you have received a promotion, been asked to lead a team, or found yourself managing a growing workload. While these opportunities can be signs of progress, they can also bring pressure, uncertainty and the fear of not being able to...
For I am about to do something new.     See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness.     I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:19   Changing careers can be both exciting and unsettling. Perhaps you have been thinking about leaving your current job for months, or maybe circumstances have forced a change that you never expected. You might be considering a completely...
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:2-3   Disagreements at work are difficult to avoid. Even when you work with people you respect and get along with well, there will be times when you see things differently. You may disagree about how a...
I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. Jeremiah 10:23   Moving to a new place for work can feel like standing at the beginning of two very different paths. One represents everything you already know: your home, your church, your friendships, your routines and the places that have become familiar over time. The other represents something new, with a different job, a different community and...