Well said – I think you hit the nail on the head (no rhyming intended)!

Jason Meyer

Great thoughts! I really enjoyed reading your response. It was great to see this perspective fleshed out in your personal life. Thanks again.

Jason Meyer

Thank you for the comment. With your experience and inspiring testimony I think you should have written this post! Thank you again for adding your perspective.

Jason Meyer

May you be blessed as you go out,
Richard

I’ve been closely following this thread—-I’ve really enjoyed it. Personally, I do not ‘work’ outside of the home per se so I’ve kept mum. However, I do have Nancy Pearcey’s Total Truth and enjoyed the book very much.

Quite frankly, I’ve been surprised that people tend to separate truth into various compartments. I’m not quite sure how I stumbled onto my Biblical worldview (aside from His Providence and sovereignty) but I am humbled and grateful that I have not had to struggle in various degrees with this. When I completely surrendered to His Lordship His truth encompassed every area of my entire life!

I do believe that “Christians can glorify God at work even in those moments when we are not explicitly telling others about Jesus or praying with them” And why is that? Because even in the mundane whether it be wiping up spilled cups of milk or handling packages or whatever our jobs might entail—–we are a light in our workplace when we are working heartily as unto Him and are enjoying Him by the job he has provided for us—–without having to explicitly share Jesus and/or praying with them. Afterall, would we work any differently when a supervisor is not watching or when we are working alone?

I have served as President for my daughter’s Swim Team for 2 consecutive years and have managed and lead this organization the same as I would a Women’s ministry in the church. Every decision I’ve had to make, every dispute that’s been settled, and even suggestions/recommendations (both the good and the bad) that have been made have all centered on the Lord’s direction and guidance. I have sought to serve the “Swimmers” on the team by becoming (hopefully) a godly advocate. Have I shared Jesus or prayed with all the Coaches, Aquatic Director and/or every child on the team? No, not each and every time b/c I try to be sensitive to discern when and where and how the Holy Spirit leads. (without Him it’s fruitless anyway) but I have come to love the people I have come into contact with by being involved in this organization and group—-I have come to truly love them with their strengths and flaws. And I have had the privilege to share my faith and the gospel with a small handful of people from the Team that I have befriended on a deeper level. (Even tonight, my oldest daughter invited and took one of her team members to Youth Group).

Ultimately, do our actions glorify Him? When we have experienced first hand His grace and mercy, how can we not love people fairly and with patience? When we are overflowing in His love, that love cannot help but to pour out on others in service and in ministry and even in our countenance—–whether it be at work or in pleasure!

Great thoughts and thank you for causing us to “think” along with you!

Sorry for all the rambling thoughts! I have thoroughly enjoyed the topic and pray that others might know the joy of having Christ permeate every inch and area of our lives!

Praise His name.