Work Wise
Prov. 13:16 (LB)”A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t, and even brags about it!” [with emphasis]
2 Tim.4:6 “As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.” This was Paul speaking while he was still alive. Read the rest of this entry
W-I-N-N-E-R!
Prov. 16:3 (LB) “Commit your work to the Lord, then it will succeed.”
It is so important that we understand that work is not a curse. Work is a blessing; it is a blessing from God and God wants us to thrive and win at work. So, over the next few days, we will be learning how to win at work. Read the rest of this entry
In Christ Alone
Josh 23: 11 “So be very careful to love the Lord your God.”
The truth is that you will never find a job in which you will be one hundred percent fulfilled. Why? For the simple reason that God never intended for you to be one hundred percent fulfilled at work. Shocking, right? Read the rest of this entry
Evaluate
1 Pet. 4:10 (LB) “God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other” [with emphasis]
In order to find the right place to work, you must first evaluate your past work, secondly, evaluate your abilities, thirdly evaluate your work environment and fourthly, evaluate how you naturally relate with others. Read the rest of this entry
Right Conditions?
1 Cor.12:4-5 (GN) “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts … and there are different ways of serving …” [with emphasis].
In order to find the right place to work, you must first evaluate your past work. Secondly, evaluate your abilities, and thirdly, evaluate your work environment. In what environment are you most productive? – can you tell? Read the rest of this entry
On Course?
Prov.22:6 (MSG) “Point your kids in the right direction—when they’re old they won’t be lost.”
Rom.12:6 (LB) “God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well.” In my business, I discovered that I am really not interested in money and that’s not good for business, I can give everything away and, that can be a problem. Read the rest of this entry
Focus Your Energy
Rom.12:6 “In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So, if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.”
I know a couple that the man is a better cook than his wife; so, he cooks in the house. The first time I went to visit and saw him doing the cooking I was scandalized. I pulled him aside to check if he was mentally stable. Read the rest of this entry
Knack
Rom.12:3 (Philips) “…Try to have a sane estimate of your capabilities by the light of the faith God has given to you.” [with emphasis]
The next step in finding the right place to work after evaluating your past work, is to evaluate your abilities. Do not over estimate your capabilities and do not under estimate your capabilities – have the right estimate. Read the rest of this entry
Apt Rating
Gal.6:4 (Philips) “Let everyone learn to assess properly the value of his own work. Then he can be rightly proud when he has done something worth doing, without depending on the approval of others” [with emphasis]
You need to know how to evaluate your job and tell yourself the truth. Stop waiting on people to tell you that you have done a good job. Just come up with ways of evaluating every task. Read the rest of this entry
Appraise Yourself
Gal.6:4 (Philips) “Let everyone learn to assess properly the value of his own work. Then he can be rightly proud when he has done something worth doing, without depending on the approval of others” [with emphasis]
Col.3:24 (GN)“… Remember that the Lord will reward you… For Christ is the real Master you serve” [with emphasis]. The only person that needs to appreciate your work is God. And He will appreciate it if it is worthy of appreciation. Read the rest of this entry
