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Saturday, August 3, 2013

Fixing our eyes on Jesus - but only on holidays!

Sorry guys but I was away for a couple of weeks and couldn't find time to pen anything. I was thinking recently about what perspective the saints have with regards their job or vocation. There are many believers who are very faithful in their job and try to excel in it to the glory of God. They want to please God in serving their masters well and rightfully so. However, it is good to ponder regarding how and when our job can become an hindrance to serving God instead of a means to serve God. If we are so focused in our job that we do not reflect on God frequently during the day, then something is wrong somewhere. Are we meant to fix our eyes on Jesus only on a Sunday or on holidays? If we are very hard working, but always forget about the prayer meetings, then we better check our moorings. How often do our minds go back to Him throughout the day? Am I serving my company for God or am I serving God through my company? There is an important difference between the two. 
I believe that there is a false dichotomy that we have in our minds regarding 'secular' and 'spiritual' work. If we work in a secular institution, then it seems like we lack something. Not true. Think of Daniel and Joseph. However, I also believe that if given a chance to work in a setting that may provide less benefits, but we could be useful for people in a more direct way and which can give us more opportunity to turn to God, I would say - grab a hold of it. If it is more in line with our passion and our giftings, I would ask - why hesitate? I did it myself and do not regret it one bit. 

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